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Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Calculator

Calculate your statutory government Paid Parental Leave payments and evaluate employer top-up schemes for 2025–2026.

Standard entitlement is 24 weeks in 2025–2026
Total Estimated Gross Parental Benefit: $21,981
Govt PPL ($915.90/wk): $21,981
Employer Top-Up Pay: $0

Australian Paid Parental Leave Scheme Rules

To qualify for Australian Government Paid Parental Leave, parents must meet the work test (worked 10 of the 13 months prior to birth/adoption) and individual income threshold tests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.

How many weeks of Paid Parental Leave (PPL) are provided in 2025–2026?

Under the Australian Government scheme, eligible parents can receive up to 24 weeks of Paid Parental Leave (increasing to 26 weeks by July 2026) paid at the National Minimum Wage rate ($915.90 per 5-day week, or $183.18/day).

Is Paid Parental Leave taxable in Australia?

Yes, Centrelink Paid Parental Leave is treated as taxable income. PAYG tax is withheld according to your individual tax bracket, and it forms part of your taxable income for the financial year.