The scheme

The Paid Parental Leave scheme was introduced on 1 January 2011. The scheme provides Parental Leave Pay at a rate based on the national minimum wage to support eligible working parents to take time off work to care for their child after a birth or adoption.

Current evaluation

As part of the expansion of the scheme, the Government is completing a comprehensive 4 phase evaluation of the Paid Parental Leave scheme. The evaluation will look at the impact of the reforms and the scheme as a whole.

Updates

Updates about Paid Parental Leave.

Update
7 Mar 2024
Super on Paid Parental Leave and expansion of the scheme
A superannuation payment has been added to the Paid Parental Leave scheme.…
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