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Claire Breen

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Professor Claire Breen's area of expertise is in national and international human rights law, with a particular focus upon the rights of the child

National deputy leader Nicola Willis, the sponsor of the shared leave bill (Image: Getty Images/Tina Tiller)

Why did Labour vote against the parental leave bill?

It wasn't perfect, but the 'shared leave' bill at least acknowledged the big problems with the status quo.

By Claire Breen | 7th August, 2023

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Fewer than 1% of NZ men take paid parental leave. Here’s what could change that

Overseas experience shows paid paternity leave can be a game-changer.

By Claire Breen | 19th April, 2022

Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison in February 2020 (Getty Images)

NZ is fuming at Australia for washing its hands of a dual citizen. What does it mean for her children?

In spite of the the trans-Tasman row over the woman linked to Isis that was detained in Turkey, the situation facing her children needs resolving.

By Claire Breen | 17th February, 2021