Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay for natural disasters
If a natural disaster directly affected your ability to work, you may still meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay.
Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay for dangerous jobs or workplace hazards
If you stopped working due to a dangerous job or workplace hazard, you may be eligible for the dangerous jobs provision for Parental Leave Pay.
Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay for family and domestic violence
If your ability to work has been affected by family and domestic violence, you may still meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay.
Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay for severe medical conditions
If a severe medical condition affected you or someone you care for directly, you may still meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay.
Exceptions to the work test for Parental Leave Pay for premature birth
If your child’s birth was premature, you may still meet the work test for Parental Leave Pay.
If you’re Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both and you get money for cultural work or services
If you’re Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both and you or your partner get money for cultural work or services, you need to let us know so you don’t get a debt.
Special types of income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
If you’re Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both and you or your partner get special types of income, you need to let us know so you don’t get a debt.
Penalties for not meeting mutual obligation requirements
You could get financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation requirements as a job seeker. Some payment cancellations are paused.
How to change your shared days
If you’ve already shared Parental Leave Pay days, you can change your mind. You can remove approval or make changes.