Parental Leave Parental LeaveParental Leave — 1) At a glance (Summary)Parental Leave — 2) Coverage & how to check your instrumentParental Leave — 3) Unpaid Parental Leave (NES): eligibility, notice & flexibilityParental Leave — 4) Paid Parental Leave (Government): eligibility & paymentsParental Leave — 5) Primary/secondary carers, keeping in touch & ending employmentParental Leave — 6) FAQ & Need more help?Other workplace topicsAnnual LeaveCasual employmentDeeds of Release and Settlement AgreementsDisciplinary processes & responding to allegationsDiscriminationFixed Term ContractsFlexible working arrangementsIndependent Medical ExaminationsLong Service LeaveMaximum weekly hours and overtimePerformance ManagementPersonal - Carers leavePsychosocial hazardsPublic HolidaysRight to DisconnectSexual HarassmentSuperannuationUnderpaymentsWorkplace Bullying and HarassmentWorkplace Bullying and HarrassmentWorkplace Delegates RightsWorkplace Restructing, Change and ConsultationWorkplace Restructuring, Change and Consultation Last Updated: September 8, 2025 Paid Parental Leave (Government PPL) Payments: 24 weeks from 1 Jul 2025 (to 26 weeks from 1 Jul 2026) at the national minimum wage. Work test: 10 of 13 months + 330 hours; Income: ≤ $150,000; Residency: required. Previous‹Parental Leave — 3) Unpaid Parental Leave (NES): eligibility, notice & flexibilityNextParental Leave — 5) Primary/secondary carers, keeping in touch & ending employment› Not what you were looking for? View more topics →
