Letter Requesting Parental Leave - Template Form

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What is a Letter Requesting Parental Leave?

A Letter Requesting Parental Leave is a ready-to-use legal template for Australia. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Letter Requesting Parental Leave cover?

The Letter Requesting Parental Leave is organised into sections covering Letter Requesting Parental LeaveInstructions for use, RE: Maternity Leave, Confirmation or change of leave details, Acknowledgement of parental leave, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Letter Requesting Parental Leave
Instructions for use

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Email: ________
Phone: ________

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Email: ________

Date.................................

RE: Maternity Leave

Dear Employer,

This letter will outline my formal request for maternity leave. As you are already aware, I am pregnant, and my due date is ________. Please consider this letter as my official parental leave request.

I am requesting the following maternity leave:

  • Start date: ________
  • End date: ________
  • Total period of leave: ________

I intend to apply for Parental Leave Pay under the Australian Government Paid Parental Leave Scheme. I will also be submitting this request to the appropriate department in our organisation.

I plan to have all of my work properly assigned to co-workers prior to my absence. I am open to any requests or suggestions as to how this should be done. I also request that no work-related calls, emails, or other obligations be forwarded to me during my leave. I do not anticipate any problem returning to work as usual after my leave period.

I also would like to request a second period of maternity leave at a later date, but I will be in contact in due course to discuss this.

I look forward to working with you to ensure a smooth transition for my leave and for my return to work.

Yours faithfully,



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Confirmation or change of leave details

Complete this section and provide to Employer at least 4 weeks before starting leave (unless it is not practicable to do so).

  • Start date:........................................................................

  • End date:.........................................................................

  • Total period of leave:.......................................................



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Date of signing



Acknowledgement of parental leave

This section is to be completed by manager or supervisor.


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Full name of manager/supervisor


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Signature of manager/supervisor


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Date of signing

Fields you complete are inserted into the document live. This template is general guidance only - not legal advice.