Dad and Partner Pay

To get this you must:

care for a newborn or newly adopted child
have met the income test
not be working or taking paid leave during your Dad and Partner Pay period
have met the work test.

Read the full conditions under who can get it.

If you're an employer, read more about the Paid Parental Leave scheme for employers and how to help your employees.

You need to meet certain criteria to get Dad and Partner Pay.

Dad and Partner Pay is currently $772.55 per week before tax. It’s based on the weekly rate of the national minimum wage. You can receive it for up to 2 weeks.

How to claim

Complete the following steps to claim Dad and Partner Pay. Before you start, check if you can get it.

How to manage your payment

Your options and obligations for Dad and Partner Pay.

How your payments are impacted

Dad and Partner Pay is a taxable payment. It may affect your tax obligations and other payments.

What other help is available

We have a range of other services, tools and information to help you manage your payment or get extra support.

We have information in different languages about Dad and Partner Pay

Support for new parents on leave from work

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