Maternity Benefit Amendment Act 2017

Statement 1 is correct: The Maternity Benefit Amendment Act 2017 provides for 12 weeks of maternity benefit—usually comprising 8 weeks before delivery and 8 weeks after delivery, totaling benefits available to pregnant workers. Statement 2 is correct: The Act mandates that establishments with crèches must allow mothers to visit the crèche up to four times daily for nursing, though the specific number may vary by regulation. Statement 3 is correct: For women with two or more living children, the extension of maternity benefit beyond 12 weeks is limited, representing reduced entitlements compared to women with fewer children. > MB 2017 extends maternity leave, ensures crèche access, limits benefits for multiparous women. Answer: d.