Most useful information for having a baby

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Parental Leave Pay

To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay you must meet the residence rules.

1. Top payments
2. Parental Leave Pay

How much Parental Leave Pay you can get

Parental Leave Pay is based on the national minimum wage.

1. Top payments
2. Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement

How much Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement you can get

The amount you get depends on your family’s income and how many children you have.

1. Having a baby
2. Most useful information

Income estimate request - Advice of income estimate for family assistance form (FA088)

Use this form if you’ve submitted your Family Tax Benefit or Child Care Subsidy claim but didn’t provide enough detail about your family’s income.

1. Meeting the work test
2. Exceptions to the work test

Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay for severe medical conditions

If a severe medical condition affected you or someone you care for directly, you may still meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. How much you can get

Getting your Parental Leave Pay

In many cases your employer will deliver your Parental Leave Pay to you. Sometimes we’ll pay you directly.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. Who can get it

Meeting the income test for Parental Leave Pay

To get Parental Leave Pay, you must meet an income test.

1. Top payments
2. Parental Leave Pay

How to manage your Parental Leave Pay

If you or your partner get Parental Leave Pay, you have options and obligations to meet.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. How to choose and share your days

Sharing your Parental Leave Pay

You may share some or all your Parental Leave Pay with another parent.

1. Who can get it
2. Meeting the work test

Work requirements for Parental Leave Pay

What the work requirements are for Parental Leave Pay.