Maternity Leave Calculator Australia | PPL Rates
Maternity Leave Calculator (AU)
Important Data
1. Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Centrelink Parental Leave Pay (PLP), you must generally pass:
The Work Test: You must have worked at least 10 of the 13 months before the birth/adoption, totalling at least 330 hours (roughly one day a week).
The Income Test: Your individual adjusted taxable income must be $180,007 or less (for the 2024-25 financial year), or a combined family income of $360,014 or less.
Residency Rules: You must be an Australian resident or hold an eligible visa.
2. Key Entitlements Table (2025–2026)
| Child’s Birth Date | Total Paid Weeks (PPL) | Daily Rate (Pre-tax) | Weekly Rate (Pre-tax) |
| 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 | 24 weeks (120 days) | $189.62 | $948.10 |
| On or after 1 July 2026 | 26 weeks (130 days) | TBC (indexed) | TBC (indexed) |
3. Sharing Leave
The Australian scheme is now gender-neutral. For couples, some days are reserved for each parent to encourage shared care (usually 2 weeks in 2025, increasing to 4 weeks in July 2026). If you are a single parent, you can claim the full entitlement yourself.
4. Unpaid Leave
Under the National Employment Standards (NES), if you have been with your employer for 12 months, you have the right to 12 months of unpaid parental leave. You can also request an additional 12-month extension.
Pro Tip: You can claim your Parental Leave Pay up to 3 months before your baby is due via your myGov account linked to Centrelink.
