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Paid parental leave will incrementally increase to 26 weeks over the next three years, as part of the Federal Government's 'More Support for Working Families' Bill.

The Bill, introduced to Parliament today, proposes to increase the current entitlement of 20 weeks to 22 weeks in July next year, 24 weeks in July 2025, and 26 weeks in July 2026.

It will also boost "concurrent leave" in 2026, which will allow both parents to take four weeks off at the same time if they choose to. At the moment, parents can take up to 10 days' leave concurrently.

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says those who receive paid parental leave will "benefit from a more generous scheme that supports maternal health and wellbeing, encourages dads and partners to take leave, and gives families flexibility to choose how they share care"...