Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay
To meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay, you’ll need to tell us if these circumstances affected you.
How much Parental Leave Pay you can get
Parental Leave Pay is based on the national minimum wage.
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.
Choose how to take your Parental Leave Pay
You can decide how to use your Parental Leave Pay days.
Work requirements for Parental Leave Pay
To get Parental Leave Pay, you need to meet a work test.
Your family income estimate for family assistance payments
We use your family income estimate to work out how much family assistance to pay you. This includes Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Getting your Parental Leave Pay
In many cases your employer will deliver your Parental Leave Pay to you. Sometimes, we’ll pay you directly.
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.
Claiming timeframes for Parental Leave Pay
You need to claim within the timeframes to get Parental Leave Pay.
Sharing your Parental Leave Pay
You may share some or all your Parental Leave Pay with another parent.