Anne Stanley MP

Government Whip

Member for Werriwa

Extended Paid Parental Leave for Australian Families

The Albanese Government has announced the biggest boost to the Paid Parental Leave Scheme since its creation in 2011 by the former Labor Government.

Paid Parental Leave will be increased by an additional 6 weeks to a total of 26 weeks.

“This means parents will have access to more leave so that they can spend more time during the most important and formative period in a child’s life” said Ms Stanley MP.

Paid Parental Leave can be taken in blocks and will be flexible so that it can be split between both parents. This means more dads can take time off work and caring responsibilities can be shared more equally.

“This is one step in improving gender equality and allows more women to participate in the workforce. It is good for families and good for the economy.”

Starting from 1 July 2024 two additional weeks a year will be added until the scheme reaches the full 26 weeks from July 2026.

Media Contact: Anne Stanley MP (02) 8783 0977