Work test examples for Parental Leave Pay
You can meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay in a range of circumstances.
Finalise your pre-birth claim
We need proof of your child’s birth to finalise any claims you started before your baby arrived.
Residence rules for Parental Leave Pay
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay you must meet the residence rules.
Claiming timeframes for Parental Leave Pay
You need to claim within the timeframes to get Parental Leave Pay.
Giving approval to share Parental Leave Pay
You'll need to give approval if you choose to share your Parental Leave Pay.
Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement if you have a baby
If you have a baby, you may be eligible to get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement.
When you’ll get your first Parenting Payment
Parenting Payment is a fortnightly payment. We’ll tell you when your first payment is after we approve your claim.
What can affect your Family Tax Benefit
The amount of Family Tax Benefit you get will depend on your family income and circumstances.
Change of circumstances while getting Parenting Payment
We need to know about changes to your or your partner’s situation. If you don’t tell us when these changes happen, you may get a debt you’ll have to pay back.
Time limits for submitting lump sum claims and confirming income for Family Tax Benefit
You have 12 months from the end of the financial year to confirm your family income for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or claim FTB as a lump sum.