Increase to paid parental leave
6 March 2023
On 6 March the Australian Parliament passed the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill.
From 1 July 2023, the paid parental leave entitlement administered by the Federal government will increase from 18 to 20 weeks.
The changes also allow increased flexibility for parents to claim the payment including when they can receive it. Further information is available at Services Australia below:
For further information or to discuss any specific circumstances applicable to your business, please contact our Employment Law team on 1800 888 479 or legal@mga.asn.au.