Super payments on paid parental leave set to become a reality under ‘historic reforms’
Eligible parents with a baby born or adopted on, or after, 1 July 2025 will receive 12% of the parental leave payment as a superannuation equivalent payment to their super fund.
More men have access to paid parental leave. So why aren’t they taking it?
Data shows 2023 has been a game-changing year for paid parental leave in Australia. But it also provides some hints about how stigma and entrenched workplace cultures might be holding men back from taking leave.
How Rebecca Dredge’s award-winning app Kiddo is solving a common parenting challenge
Rebecca Dredge experienced how tough finding a babysitter can be when she started a family, that ultimately inspired her business, Kiddo – an app to find local, verified, trusted and affordable babysitters, nannies, and NDIS support workers.
One third of Australian startups don’t have paid parental leave, but it’s not all bad news
New data reveals some interesting paid parental leave statistics for Australian startups, especially when it comes to primary and secondary caregivers.
Texts accusing employee of “collecting salary while sitting on your ass” reflects wider lack of respect for working mothers
When a new mother returned from parental leave to her law firm, she received the comments from a male colleague, who also went on to call out the woman’s “character”.
Ten trends that will shape Aussie workplaces in 2023
In many respects the illusive future of work has arrived. So will this momentum continue through 2023?
Budget 2022: 10 things we know about Labor’s “wellbeing” budget and support for businesses
A lot can change in six months. Just ask Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who will on Tuesday deliver a vastly different federal budget to the economic roadmap laid out by the Coalition in March.
Paid parental leave changes welcomed, but more needed to close gender pay gap
The Albanese government has announced an additional six weeks will be added to Australia’s current Paid Parental Leave scheme, giving parents a total of six months of total leave payable.
Aussie HR platform triiyo secures partnership with NSW government to support all parents, regardless of gender
The Department of Regional NSW is teaming up with HR startup triiyo to help employees stay connected and supported during their parental journey.
Australia is getting closer to world-class paid parental leave
There have been no significant reform promises made by the Albanese government, but the push is strong — and coming from numerous places.
Stake launches childcare reimbursements for new parents to help workers return to the office
Companies that offer parental leave packages could disadvantage themselves if they don't also provide childcare subsidies, Stake says.
Eight out of 10 people in favour of the government paying super on parental leave: Survey
An overwhelming majority of people are supportive of the push to have superannuation paid on parental leave, according to a new survey from CPA Australia.
