How to choose and share your Parental Leave Pay days
You can choose how you use and share your Parental Leave Pay days.
Experiencing exceptional circumstances for Parental Leave Pay
You can get Parental Leave Pay in exceptional circumstances if you’re not the parent or their partner.
Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement if a child comes into your care
If a child comes into your care, for example, through foster care, you may be eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
As your baby grows
As your baby grows, keep their immunisations up to date. Discuss returning to work with your employer. Tell us if you’re returning to work.
If you work on a day of Parental Leave Pay
Parental Leave Pay is paid for days when you’re not working.
Residence rules for Parental Leave Pay
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay you must meet the residence rules.
How much Parental Leave Pay you can get
Parental Leave Pay is based on the national minimum wage.
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 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.