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New childcare leave scheme will take some time to implement, at least several months: Indranee
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The revamped scheme does not have a start date yet, as announced by Indranee. A new childcare leave scheme is in the works, but its implementation will take time.
A new childcare leave scheme is in the works, but its implementation will take time. According to Indranee, it will require at least several months to put in place.
The revamped scheme does not have a start date yet, as announced by Indranee. Further details about the scheme's implementation timeline are not available at this time.
For more information on the new childcare leave scheme, readers can refer to the original source for updates and additional details as they become available.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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