Summary Overview
From 1 July 2026 - $200.98 per day for 130 days which is a total of $26,127.40. Superannuation is also payable at the Superannuation Guarantee Rate of 12% - which is another $3,135.29 paid as a lump sum by the ATO after the end of the financial year. Paid at the newly struck National Minimum Wage rate of $26.44 per hour (amounting to $1,004.90 per week).
From 1 July 2026, Parental Leave Pay is paid at $200.98 per day for 130 days, totaling $26,127.40. This is based on the National Minimum Wage rate of $26.44 per hour ($1,004.90 per week). In a historic change, the Australian Government also pays superannuation contributions at the 12% Superannuation Guarantee rate ($3,135.29), paid as a lump sum by the ATO after the end of the financial year. These rates reflect the 1 July 2026 milestone.
Key Requirements:
- ✓ Must be the primary carer of a newborn or newly adopted child.
- ✓ Must meet the work test and the individual or family income test.
- ✓ The child must be born or adopted on or after 1 July 2026 to qualify for the superannuation and 130-day entitlement.
Common Misconceptions
Myth
"Superannuation is deducted from my PPL daily payment."
Reality
Superannuation is paid on top of your daily rate. It does not reduce your cash payment.
Myth
"I must take all 130 days in one single block."
Reality
You can take the 130 days flexibly over a 2-year window, in blocks or even individual days.
Practical Examples
Scenario
Aileen has a baby in September 2026 and claims the full 130 days.
Outcome
She receives $26,127.40 in taxable payments, and the ATO pays $3,135.29 to her super fund.
Because her baby was born after 1 July 2026, she qualifies for both the expanded 130-day allowance and the super guarantee.
Action Checklist
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Check birth date eligibility — Confirm your expected birth or adoption date falls on or after 1 July 2026 to secure the updated rates.
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Update super details — Provide your preferred superannuation fund details in your Centrelink online account before claiming.