About this resource
An independent evaluation of the Paid Parental Leave scheme was completed over four phases between 2010 and 2014. The evaluation was conducted by a consortium of experts led by the University of Queensland’s Institute for Social Science Research. It is based on data collected through interviews and surveys with parents and employers.
The first phase of the evaluation measured work and family trends including parental leave patterns before the scheme was implemented.
The second phase examined the implementation of the Paid Parental Leave and the scheme’s early impacts on parents and employers.
The third phase measured the immediate outcomes of the Paid Parental Leave and the extent to which the scheme is likely to meet its longer term objectives.
The fourth phase included delivery of a final, comprehensive evaluation report, including findings on the evaluation of Dad and Partner Pay.
See also
Paid Parental Leave evaluation Phase 1 report