Payment start dates for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
Your start date is the start of your Paid Parental Leave period for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023. It’s not the date you’ll get your first payment.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Family Tax Benefit when your child is 16 to 19 or stops studying
When your child turns 16 or stops studying after they turn 16, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may change.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
Mutual obligation requirements for principal carers
These are tasks and activities you agree to do to keep getting your payment. They give you a better chance of finding work.
Immunisation medical exemptions
You may be able to get an exemption from having a vaccine if there is a valid medical reason.
What your Parenting Payment commitments are
There are some things you must do to keep getting your Parenting Payment.
Examples to help you understand your Child Care Subsidy
Understand how we work out your Child Care Subsidy rate using your income and the number of children in your care.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.