From 1 July 2026 Parental Leave Pay will be 130 days. That is 26 weeks, based on a 5-day work week.
This is an increase from the current amount of 120 days.
If you claim before July, your Parental Leave Pay balance will be 120 days.
Once you give us proof your child was born or entered your care from 1 July 2026, we’ll add an extra 10 days to your balance.
There are also changes to how many days will be reserved for the other parent.
Find out more about how much Parental Leave Pay you can get.