Paid parental leave super contributions have started

From July 2026, the new Paid Parental Leave Superannuation Contribution (PPLSC) has started. This is a government-funded super payment for eligible parents who receive Paid Parental Leave (PLP) for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2025.

Under the scheme, the ATO pays the contribution into your super fund as a lump sum after the end of the financial year in which you received PLP (so expected to begin from the start of the 2026-2027 financial year.

The PPLSC is calculated by applying the superannuation guarantee rate of 12% to the PLP paid to you, and also includes a nominal interest component for delay in super payment to payment of PLP paid.

The contribution is taxed at 15% in the super fund and counts towards your concessional contributions cap. If you also make salary sacrifice or personal deductible contributions, the PPLSC may need to be considered in your contribution planning for the year the lump sum is received.

Given, the ATO will pay the contribution to the fund on file with the ATO, you may need to check personal and super details are up to date with the ATO, services Australia and your fund.