As from 1 July 2025, the amount of Paid Parental Leave available to families increased to 24 weeks, and the amount of
Paid Parental Leave that parents can take off at the same time has also
increased from two weeks to four weeks.
Superannuation will now also be paid on Government Paid Parental Leave from 1 July 2025, at the new super guarantee rate of 12%, paid as a contribution to their nominated superannuation fund.
Parents will also benefit from an increase in the weekly payment rate of Paid Parental Leave, increasing from $915.80 to $948.10 (in line with the increase to the National Minimum wage). This means a total increase of $775.20 over the 24-week entitlement.
