Question: how long do you get maternity pay for?
Answer: Australian Government Parental Leave Pay Scheme. Eligible employees who are the primary carer of a newborn or newly adopted child get up to 18 weeks' PLP, which is paid at the National Minimum Wage. From 1 July 2020, eligible employees can claim PLP for 1 set period and 1 flexible period. manage the PLP payment system.