Travel outside Australia if you get Parental Leave Pay
There are rules about when you can get Parental Leave Pay when you travel outside Australia.
Effects of Parental Leave Pay on your existing payments and entitlements
Parental Leave Pay is part of your taxable income. It can affect your tax obligations and some payments and services.
When and how to tell us about your travel if you get Parental Leave Pay
When you get Parental Leave Pay, you may need to tell us if you’re leaving Australia.
When you hold a certain temporary visa and get Parental Leave Pay
Whether you can still access Parental Leave Pay while overseas on a temporary visa depends on what visa you hold.
Exemptions to the limits of Parental Leave Pay days
You need to tell us if you have an exemption to the limits on Parental Leave Pay days.
Exemptions to the Parental Leave Pay reserved days limit
You may be able to take all Parental Leave Pay days yourself, even if you have a partner.
Income from Commonwealth Prac Payment
If you get a payment from us, you need to report any Commonwealth Prac Payments you get as income.
Paid Parental Leave scheme changes
There are some changes if you get Paid Parental Leave. You now get a superannuation contribution and the number of Parental Leave Pay days is increasing.
Experiencing stillbirth or neonatal death
If you experience stillbirth or neonatal death, you may be able to get Parental Leave Pay. You will need to claim and meet the eligibility rules.
Getting Parental Leave Pay and Family Tax Benefit Bereavement Payment
If your child dies, you could get Parental Leave Pay and Family Tax Benefit Bereavement Payment.