I am starting my mat leave First week fo Feb so am hoping for whatever the best outcome is. Hopefully they keep the teachers 14weeks paid as well otherwise we are worse off becaue they are getting rid of the $5000 baby bonus.
I am taking the 14weeks as 28weeks half pay instead, so if I am getting the extra $500 a week (or whatever it is from the government) at the same time then that will be wonderful.

Fiona- I am confused about what you said :sorry: I hope it doesnt mean what you said. They really need to put a proper outline out there. I might ring the Dept of Education and see what they say as well.