My husband and I currently live in the UK and we are making the decision whether to have children here or back in Australia. My work offers 4 ? months full maternity pay + a return to work bonus. I also get 28 days holiday, so all up I will have almost 6 months Mat pay. I?m then eligible for 26 weeks at Statutory pay - around ?120 per week.

On top of that the government gives a child grant of around ?80 per month + a ?250 baby grant which you can invest for the child + they cover the costs of the birth if in a public hospital

I?ve never worked properly in Australia so I have no idea what companies/government offer in terms of Mat leave and child support. I?d be really keen to hear the following:

*what your work offers
*how long you have to be with you company to qualify
*what kind on industry you work in
*how many days holiday you get per year
*Government - what financial support do they provide

Thanks ladies!