The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) says it supports the former federal sex discrimination commissioner's calls for the Rudd Government to bring in a national paid maternity leave scheme.
Pru Goward, now a Liberal MP in the New South Wales Parliament, has criticised the Federal Government's decision to refer the issue to the Productivity Commission for a year-long investigation.
ACTU president Sharan Burrow said that unions expect there will be new employment standards including paid maternity leave by this time next year.
"I agree with Pru Goward that it's way beyond time," she said.
"I think Pru's frustration is letting her hit out at everybody and I understand that.
"She should have no qualms that I certainly won't rest until it's done."
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