Paid Parental Leave scheme for working parents
The Paid Parental Leave scheme is a new entitlement for working parents of children born or adopted from 1 January 2011. Parental Leave Pay is available to working parents who meet the eligibility criteria. Eligible working parents can get 18 weeks of government funded Parental Leave Pay at the rate of the National Minimum Wage (currently $589.40 a week before tax).
Parental Leave Pay and Baby Bonus cannot be paid for the same child. If you meet the eligibility requirements for both payments, you can choose which payment is the best financial decision for your family.
Information for working parents
- Eligibility
- Keeping in Touch with your workplace
- Claims and payments
- Questions and answers for working parents
- Publications for working parents (including alternative formats and languages)
- Webcast
- Videos for working parents
- More information
Information for employers
- What does the Paid Parental Leave scheme mean for employers?
- Publications for employers (including alternative formats and languages)
- More information
The Paid Parental Leave scheme Employer Toolkit
The Paid Parental Leave scheme Employer Toolkit is designed to assist employers, human resources staff, accountants and tax practitioners prepare employers for their role in providing Parental Leave Pay to their eligible employees.
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