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Paid Parental Leave scheme 

Australia’s first national Paid Parental Leave scheme starts on 1 January 2011.

Paid Parental Leave:

  • is government funded
  • is for eligible working parents of children born or adopted on or after 1 January 2011
  • can be transferred to the other parent
  • is paid at the National Minimum Wage - currently $570 a week before tax*
  • is for up to 18 weeks
  • can be taken any time within the first year after birth.

*The 2010 national minimum wage order has been set at $569.90 per week, calculated on the basis of a week of 38 ordinary hours, or $15 per hour. The PPL scheme payment is calculated at the hourly rate of $15.

Paid Parental Leave
Taking time away from work for a new baby is a common part of working life. Paid Parental Leave will help parents spend more time at home with a new baby, and help employers keep skilled and valuable staff.

Information for Working Parents

Information for Employers

Draft Requirements for Payroll and Business Systems

The Employer Business Requirements Statement (EBRS) contains technical information for payroll software developers and other specialised practitioners.

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