If government funded parental leave is below even average earnings, it doesn't add up to much.
Country | Parental leave payment (PLP) | Duration | Average weekly adult earnings (AWAE) | Ratio of PLP to AWAE | Parental leave equivalent to AWAE |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Australia (mum) | $754 | 18 weeks | $1,714 | 0.44 | 8 weeks |
Australia (dad or partner) | $754 | 2 weeks | $1,714 | 0.44 | 1 weeks |
New Zealand | $606 | 26 weeks | $1,016 | 0.60 | 16 weeks |