Also use Bindle to book parental leave

Following hot on the heels of adding the ability to make compassionate leave bookings in Bindle, we’ve added maternity & parental leave as well.

All Australian employees who have worked for their employer for at least 12 months are entitled to 12 months unpaid maternity & parental leave when a child is born or adopted, and they can ask for up to 12 months more. Casual employees qualify if they have worked on a regular and systematic basis for at least 12 months and expect to keep doing so.

Maternity & parental leave can be taken when you or your partner give birth or you adopt a child that is under 16 years of age, and you have or will have responsibility for the care of the child.

Many parents also qualify for the government’s Parental Leave Pay, which is based on the national minimum wage. For a child born or adopted from 1 July 2026, your family can get up to 26 weeks of it. It’s funded by the government, and your employer may pay it to you.

As always, you can find out more from the Australian Fair Work Ombudsman

Employees book parental leave just like they book annual leave - by clicking or tapping Make A Booking, selecting the required leave type and entering their dates. No biggie.