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Family & Benefits in Australia: what's changing

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Last detection: 28 September 2026

Detected on 28 September 2026Australian Taxation Office — ato.gov.au

AU: Superannuation on government funded Parental Leave Pay from 1 July 2025

What changes: From 1 July 2025, the government will pay super guarantee equivalent payments on government funded Parental Leave Pay. Eligible parents with babies born or adopted on or after this date will receive an additional contribution, based on the Superannuation Guarantee (12% of their Parental Leave Pay), to their nominated superannuation fund. This lump sum contribution, including an interest component,

Detected on 21 September 2026Fair Work Ombudsman — fairwork.gov.au

AU increases Parental Leave Pay duration from 120 to 130 days from 1 July 2026

What changes: From 1 July 2026, the duration of Parental Leave Pay will increase from 120 days to 130 days. This change aims to provide more support to families during the parental leave period.

Detected on 21 September 2026Fair Work Ombudsman — fairwork.gov.au

AU introduces 24 weeks of Parental Leave Pay for children born or adopted from 1 July 2025

What changes: Eligible employees who are the carer of a child born or adopted from 1 July 2025 can receive up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave Pay to share as a family. This is an increase from the previous entitlement.

Detected on 21 September 2026Fair Work Ombudsman — fairwork.gov.au

AU introduces 22 weeks of Parental Leave Pay for children born or adopted between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025

What changes: For children born or adopted between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025, eligible employees can receive up to 22 weeks of Parental Leave Pay to share as a family. This payment is managed by Services Australia.

Detected on 21 September 2026Australian Taxation Office — ato.gov.au

AU to pay 12% superannuation on government-funded Parental Leave Pay from 1 July 2025

What changes: From 1 July 2025, the government will pay superannuation contributions equivalent to the Superannuation Guarantee (12% of their Parental Leave Pay) to the nominated superannuation fund of eligible parents with babies born or adopted on or after this date.

Detected on 21 September 2026Fair Work Ombudsman — fairwork.gov.au

AU employees receiving Parental Leave Pay from 1 July 2025 will receive 12% superannuation contribution

What changes: Employees receiving Parental Leave Pay for children born or adopted from 1 July 2025 will receive a superannuation contribution of 12% on their payment. This is administered by the ATO.

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