Most useful information for having a baby

1. Who can get it
2. Meeting the work test

Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay

If your ability to work has been affected, you may be able to get an exception to meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay in certain circumstances.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. Who can get it

Residence rules for Parental Leave Pay

To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay you must meet the residence rules.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. What can affect your payments

If you work on a day of Parental Leave Pay

Parental Leave Pay is paid for days when you’re not working.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. How to manage your payment

Telling us about a change of circumstances if you get Parental Leave Pay

You need to tell us if your circumstances change when you get Parental Leave Pay.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. How to claim

Information you’ll need to provide to claim Parental Leave Pay

Information you’ll need to provide to claim Parental Leave Pay.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. How to choose and share your days

Changing your nominated days for Parental Leave Pay

If you’ve submitted your claim for Parental Leave Pay, you may change the days you nominated.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. How to manage your payment

Additional payments and support if you get Parental Leave Pay

As a new parent getting Parental Leave Pay, you may be able to get other payments and support.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. How to manage your payment

Managing overpayments of Parental Leave Pay

Understand what happens if you get a Parental Leave Pay overpayment.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. How to manage your payment

Parental leave and the Fair Work Ombudsman

The Fair Work Ombudsman can help you understand your unpaid parental leave entitlements under the Fair Work Act.

1. Parental Leave Pay
2. What can affect your payments

If you’re self-employed and work on a Parental Leave Pay day

If you're self-employed, you must not work on any day you choose to get Parental Leave Pay.