If Australian policy makers acted on a landmark report aimed at tackling inequalities in health that was released in the UK last month, this is what would happen:
* Federal, state and local governments would evaluate all policies and programs (not only the health ones) according to whether they increase or reduce health inequalities.
* Paid parental leave would be available for the first year after baby's arrival, and flexible employment arrangements thereafter.
* Good quality childcare would be available and affordable for all, including for some parents who are not working.
* Efforts to improve education outcomes would focus less on schools, and more on supporting parents and communities to help children's development.
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