Opposition Continues to Negotiate Labor’s Superannuation on Top of Parental Leave

The proposed bill found support from many senators including Greens who called it a positive step towards pay parity.

Children arrive at Annandale Public School with their parent in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 18, 2021. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

The Labor government’s 12 percent superannuation payment for new parents is wrestling with another hurdle as the opposition moved new amendments.

In August, Albanese government introduced the bill to offer superannuation on top of paid parental leave, saying it would help reduce the gender gap in retirement savings.