Most useful information for having a baby

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. 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. Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
2. How much you can get

Payment options for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement

We’ll pay these to you based on your payment choice for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. What can affect your payments

Paid Parental Leave scheme changes

From July 2026 Parental Leave Pay days are increasing and superannuation contributions will be paid from the Australia Taxation Office (ATO).

1. Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
2. How much you can get

Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement amount for multiple children

If you have twins, triplets, quadruplets or more, you may get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.

1. Raising kids
2. Having a baby

Before the birth of your baby

There’s information about payments and services available to help you raise your child or children.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. How to claim

Information you’ll need to provide to claim Parental Leave Pay

Information you’ll need to provide to claim Parental Leave Pay.

1. Top payments
2. Parental Leave Pay

How to claim Parental Leave Pay

You can complete these steps to claim Parental Leave Pay. Before you start, check if you can get it.

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. 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.