Most useful information for having a baby

Sole trader or partnership income

Business income is counted in the income test.

1. Top payments
2. Family Tax Benefit

How much Family Tax Benefit you can get

How much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) you may get.

How to prove your identity with Centrelink

You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

How gifting can affect your payment

If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.

1. If you’re employed
2. What to report

Nil rate payment period when you get a Centrelink payment

The nil rate payment period helps you stay on your payment even if your income is over the cut-off point for your payment.

1. Top payments
2. Family Tax Benefit

Who can get Family Tax Benefit

You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Family Tax Benefit (FTB).

Asset types

Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.

1. Seeking medical help
2. Most useful information

Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)

Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.

Employment income reporting

You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

1. Family Tax Benefit
2. Who can get it

Family Tax Benefit Part A eligibility

We pay Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A per child. The amount we pay you depends on your family’s circumstances.