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bumMum
21-01-2010, 16:17
I am so sorry if this has been asked but does anyone know when paid maternity leave is coming???

I am confused. I read that they are bringing in something like 16 weeks at $500 (minimum wage) a week for anyone who was in part time or full time employment. is this correct?
I can't find any good information though.
bumMum
21-01-2010, 16:38
ok I am replying to myself here.
see this website for anyone who is interested
http://www.familyassist.gov.au/Payments/familyassistance/paid_parental_leave/Pages/default.aspx
Myztiks#1Fan
22-01-2010, 15:26
thats actually more than what i currently earn with working part time. really great that this is coming in
florence
22-01-2010, 15:34
I think if you are part time then what you would be paid would only be pro rata amount of what the full entitlement.
BigRedV
22-01-2010, 16:04
I think if you are part time then what you would be paid would only be pro rata amount of what the full entitlement.
No. Anybody who works even just one day a week is eligible for paid maternity leave from the govt. so long as you were working (I think 10 months prior to birth). Casual workers are eligible as well. The paid maternity leave will only be coming in if the government get voted back in in this year's election...and if they keep their promise.

If you are a SAHM, then the baby bonus still applies to you.



Generally the payment will be for mothers of a newborn child or the parent of an adopted child. To get the payment, you must be the child’s primary carer and:

have been engaged in work continuously for at least 10 of the 13 months prior to the expected birth/adoption
worked at least 330 hours in that 10 month period (an average of 7.6 hours per week)
have received adjusted taxable income of $150,000 or less in the previous financial year, and
meet the scheme’s residence requirements.




An eligible person can get taxable Paid Parental Leave payments at the level of the Federal Minimum Wage (currently $543.78 a week) for a maximum period of 18 weeks. Paid Parental Leave must be used within one year of the child’s birth or placement.