Exemptions to the limit for taking days of Parental Leave Pay at the same time
You and the other parent may be able to take more than the set number of Parental Leave Pay days at the same time.
Activities that count as work for Parental Leave Pay
To get Parental Leave Pay, you need to know what’s included in the work test.
How much Parental Leave Pay you can get
Parental Leave Pay is based on the national minimum wage.
Choose how to take your Parental Leave Pay
You can decide how to use your Parental Leave Pay days.
How to claim Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
When you claim Family Tax Benefit (FTB) for your child we’ll check if you’re eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
Register the birth of your baby
You must register the birth of your baby. This is a requirement by the births, deaths and marriages registry in your state or territory.
Before the birth of your baby
There’s a lot of information about payments and services available to help you raise your child or children.
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.
Work test examples for Parental Leave Pay
You can meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay in a range of circumstances.
Finalise your pre-birth claim
We need proof of your child’s birth to finalise any claims you started before your baby arrived.