There is currently no legislated right to paid maternity leave in Australia although some companies do offer it (these are generally larger corporate and government organisations).

In my last role I had 14 weeks paid maternity leave after 2 years service however in my current role I have none. It makes a huge difference! Hopefully the government will find a way to introdcue a paid maternity leave scheme but in the current economic climate I wouldn't be holding my breath.