Activities that count as work for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
To get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023, you need to know what’s included in the work test.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to work out your payment rate.
Your income can affect Child Care Subsidy
The Child Care Subsidy percentage you’re entitled to depends on your family’s income.
Who can get Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
You may be eligible for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement if you or your partner have a baby or a child comes into your care.
Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part B
Family Tax Benefit Part B is for single parents or carers and some couples who meet a 2 part income test.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
When your baby arrives
Use your Parent Pack to help finalise your pre-birth claim, make a new claim and enrol your baby in Medicare.
Who can get Child Care Subsidy
You need to meet some requirements to get Child Care Subsidy.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.