Claiming timeframes for Parental Leave Pay
You need to claim within the timeframes to get Parental Leave Pay.
Meeting the work test for Parental Leave Pay
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay, you need to meet the work test.
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.
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.
Meeting the income test for Parental Leave Pay
To get Parental Leave Pay, you must meet an income test.
Who can get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
You may be eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement if you or your partner have a baby or a child comes into your care.
How much Parental Leave Pay you can get
Parental Leave Pay is based on the national minimum wage.
Work test examples for Parental Leave Pay
You can meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay in a range of circumstances.
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).