Comply with Paid Parental Leave scheme (26 weeks by 1 July 2026)
Government-funded PPL expands to 26 weeks by 1 July 2026, with super on PPL from same date.
Who must comply
Employers of eligible employees taking parental leave.
What triggers it
Eligible employee taking parental leave.
When due
Administered each PPL period; super reconciliation per FY.
Evidence required
Services Australia documentation, payroll records, employer-determination notice.
Max penalty
Recovery of incorrectly distributed payments + administrative penalties
Effective from
1 July 2026
Summary
The Paid Parental Leave scheme provides government-funded leave at the national minimum wage. From 1 July 2024 expanding to 22 weeks; 24 weeks from 1 July 2025; 26 weeks from 1 July 2026. From 1 July 2025, super guarantee paid on government PPL. Employer-administered for eligible employees.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Topics
Source: https://servicesaustralia.gov.au/parental-leave-pay. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.