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Parenting & Care
Paid parental leave, child care, unpaid care work and how caring responsibilities are shared.
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Guides on parenting & care
Parenting & Care
Parental Leave in Australia
How Parental Leave Pay and unpaid parental leave work in 2026: how much you get, how long it lasts, who qualifies and your rights at work.
7 min read · Updated 2 October 2026
Parenting & Care
Child Care Subsidy Explained
How the Child Care Subsidy works in 2026–27: income-based rates, hourly caps, the 3 Day Guarantee and a worked example of what families pay.
6 min read · Updated 2 October 2026