Shorten weighs in on potential changes to Paid Parental Leave

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says Tony Abbott's promised tweaks to his signature paid parental leave scheme reveal a prime minister in "deep trouble".

"This is not about Tony Abbott changing his policies because he is admitting he is wrong" Mr Shorten said.

"This is about Tony Abbott changing his tactics because he is in deep political trouble with his colleagues and the nation."

Mr Abbott has announced his PPL scheme will be restructured, and could include investment in childcare, in a bid to gain cross-party support.