The Federal Government has introduced Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill to increase federally-funded paid parental leave. It is proposed that the current entitlement of 20 weeks is to increase to 22 weeks in July 2024, 24 weeks in July 2025 and 26 weeks in July 2026.
See:
Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023
Explanatory Memorandum
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