Flexible Paid Parental Leave days for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
Up to 30 Flexible Paid Parental Leave days are available as part of the maximum 18 weeks of Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023.
Granny flat interest
A granny flat interest is an agreement for accommodation for life. It can affect your eligibility or rate of payment and we may include it in your assets test.
Finalise your pre-birth claim
We need proof of your child’s birth to finalise any claims you started before your baby arrived.
Payment choices for FTB
You can choose how you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) if you claim it fortnightly.
Other circumstances that affect the number of subsidised hours you get
The number of subsidised hours you can receive depends on your circumstances.
Effects of Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023 on your existing payments and entitlements
Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023 is part of your taxable income. It can affect your tax obligations and some payments and services.
How to balance your payment for Family Tax Benefit
We compare your income estimate with your actual income at the end of each financial year. This is how we check you got the right amount.
How to claim Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
Complete the following steps to claim Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023. Before you start, check if you can get it.
As your baby grows
As your baby grows, keep their immunisations up to date. Discuss returning to work with your employer. Tell us if you’re returning to work.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.