This report provides insights into how becoming and being a parent affects economic security and financial wellbeing.

This review was undertaken to convey the prevalence of work-related discrimination, disadvantage and bias, in relation to pregnant and parent workers in Australia.

This report presents findings from the ‘Statistical profile of use of Paid Parental Leave and Dad and Partner Pay’ project that uses the Multi Agency Data Integration Project (MADIP), now referred to as the Person Level Integrated Data Asset (PLIDA).

This report provides background about the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme (including the changes that came into effect on 1 July 2023) and its administration. It also explores participant views on the experiences and impacts of the Commonwealth PPL scheme.

With a focus on health, equality and flexibility, this legislative review explored parental leave eligibility and entitlements, the health needs of birth mothers, flexibility for all parents, superannuation issues and ease of administration.