Introduced under Urgency on Nov 8 and completed its first and second reading on the same day. The Bill  increases paid parental leave to 22 weeks from 1 July 2018, with a further increase to 26 weeks from 1 July 2020. Only ACT voted against the Bill. Labour, NZ First, Greens voted against a National amendment allowing parents to share the entitlement and use it at the same time. They said the amendment was flawed and needed further work, but was an issue worth considering in a future Govt bill. The Govt parties supported another National amendment allowing the proportional increase of  ‘keep in touch’ work provisions. Committee stage completed on Nov 15. Completed its third reading on Nov 30. Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Bill