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  • Feb, 2013

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    Flexible work hours

    Q. The Federal Government has announced measures to increase access to flexible work hours for parents and carers. Which statement is closer to your view? 

     

    Total

    Vote Labor

    Vote Lib/Nat

    Vote Greens

    Workers should have the right to request flexible hours if their employer can accommodate it

    66%

    65%

    66%

    74%

    Employers should be required to accommodate workers’ caring responsibilities

    13%

    18%

    9%

    19%

    It’s not up to employers to consider workers’ personal responsibilities

    14%

    10%

    20%

    6%

    Don’t know

    7%

    7%

    4%

    1%

    66% think that workers should have the right to request flexible hours if their employer can accommodate it and 13% think employers should be required to accommodate workers’ caring responsibilities. There were few major differences across demographics. Those working full-time or part-time gave similar answers to those not working.

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