Commonwealth Government's Paid Parental Leave Scheme

The Commonwealth Government's Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Scheme came into effect on 1 January 2011. Working parents of children born or adopted on or after 1 January 2011 may be eligible for 18 weeks Government funded Paid Parental Leave at the federal minimum wage (currently $570 a week before tax) to help care for a new child.

The Commonwealth Government through Centrelink administered payment of benefits under the Scheme up until 1 July 2011.

As of 1 July 2011, the University has taken over the administration of PPL payments to University staff.

A staff member employed under the University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement 2010-2013 will continue to receive all entitlements (including the University's Paid Parental Leave) regardless of any benefit received under the Commonwealth Government's PPL Scheme.

Further Information

HR Fact Sheet - Commonwealth Government's Paid Parental Leave Scheme

For more information about the Commonwealth Government's PPL Scheme, please visit www.familyassist.gov.au or call the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50.

For questions about entitlements to the University's Paid Parental Leave, please contact the HR Service Centre on 8313 1111 or hrservicecentre@adelaide.edu.au.