Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) 2023

# Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) 2023 ## What it does The government is increasing flexible parental leave days that parents can take after having a baby. From 1 July 2025, new parents will be able to take 20 flexible days of paid leave instead of the current 10 days. Parents who have babies before that date will still get 10 flexible days. ## Why it matters More flexibility means parents can spread their leave across a longer period rather than taking it all at once, making it easier to balance returning to work with caring for a newborn. This helps working families manage the transition back to the office without sacrificing income. ## Key details - **The change kicks in 26 March 2024** for the law itself, but the 20-day entitlement only applies to children born from **1 July 2025 onwards** - **Residency rules remain important** — you still need to meet Australian residency requirements on the day your child is born to qualify - The bill also makes minor changes to how the law describes parental leave entitlements, removing outdated language about what "generally" cannot be exceeded

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