Meeting the income test for Parental Leave Pay
To get Parental Leave Pay, you must meet an income test.
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.
Work test examples for Parental Leave Pay
You can meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay in a range of circumstances.
How much Parental Leave Pay you can get
Parental Leave Pay is based on the national minimum wage.
If you work on a day of Parental Leave Pay
Parental Leave Pay is paid for days when you’re not working.
Choose how to take your Parental Leave Pay
You can decide how to use your Parental Leave Pay days.
Residence rules for Parental Leave Pay
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay you must meet the residence rules.
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.
Getting your Parental Leave Pay
In many cases your employer will deliver your Parental Leave Pay to you. Sometimes, we’ll pay you directly.
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.