A NATIONAL PAID MATERNITY LEAVE SYSTEM
Thursday, 14 May 2009 01:25

Another very significant policy reform committed to in the 09/10 Federal budget is the implementation of a National Paid Maternity Leave system. The Rudd Government has committed to paying mothers 18 weeks paid maternity leave. Families where the principal carer is earning under $150,000 annually will receive this benefit, with the benefit being paid at the level of the basic wage.
