Five-year wait before split of assets under National

De facto couples would need to be together five years before assets were split 50-50 if they separated under a National government.

Anne Tolley, announcing her party's women's affairs policy, said National had opposed the requirement of the Property Relationship Act that all de facto couples' assets be split equally after three years.

Also, if there were no children, de facto couples would have to "opt in" to the agreement rather than be automatically covered.

National would also extend free breast screening to 70 years of age; review family assistance arrangements; increase money for more in vitro fertilisation treatments; and review paid parental leave.

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