Update on the Labor Protection Act

The recent bill amending the Labour Protection Act introduces substantial new rights for employees and corresponding obligations for employers in relation to maternity, post-partum childcare, and spousal leave. This draft was approved by the House of Representatives on 16 July 2025 and will next be considered by the Senate. These changes will require employers to prepare the necessary documentation and systems to support these new entitlements and employees to familiarise themselves with their entitlements and documentation requirements.