The federal government has urged the public to comment on the Productivity Commission's draft paid maternity leave scheme.
The commission will release recommendations for a universal scheme on Monday, following months of public hearings.
Families and Community Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin has urged the public to consider the recommendations.
"I'd encourage everybody, once we've seen the report tomorrow, to have a look at the draft recommendations," Ms Macklin told Network Ten.
"Please, everyone read the report, get on top of the recommendations and come back to the Productivity Commission with your views."
It is widely anticipated the commission will recommend a taxpayer-funded 14-week scheme.
Ms Macklin said she was a big advocate for paid maternity leave but the government would not make any decision until the commission handed down its final report in February next year.
"It's so critical for mothers to have time to recover after the birth, for parents, mums and dads to have time to bond with their newborn babies.
"We know how critical that is for the baby and also very, very important for the new families.
"I'm a great advocate - let's see the report tomorrow, but engage in the debate over the next couple of months."
