Summary Overview
From 1 July 2025 - $189.62 per day for 120 days which is a total of $22, 754.44. Superannuation is also payable at the Superannuation Guarantee Rate of 12% - which is another $2,730.52. More in 2026.
From 1 July 2025, Parental Leave Pay is paid at $189.62 per day for 120 days, totaling $22,754.44. In a historic change, the Australian Government also pays superannuation contributions at the 12% Superannuation Guarantee rate ($2,730.52), paid directly into your super fund. These rates are indexed annually on 1 July, meaning payments for births after 1 July 2026 will rise in line with national minimum wage updates.
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 2025 to qualify for the superannuation and 120-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 120 days in one single block."
Reality
You can take the 120 days flexibly over a 2-year window, in blocks or even individual days.
Practical Examples
Scenario
Aileen has a baby in September 2025 and claims the full 120 days.
Outcome
She receives $22,754.44 in taxable payments, and Centrelink pays $2,730.52 to her super fund.
Because her baby was born after 1 July 2025, she qualifies for both the expanded 120-day allowance and the super guarantee.
Action Checklist
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Check birth date eligibility — Confirm your expected birth or adoption date falls within the 2025-2026 financial year to secure indexed rates.
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Update super details — Provide your preferred superannuation fund details in your Centrelink online account before claiming.