To get this payment you must meet all of the following:
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be under the income and asset test limits
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meet principal carer rules for a child under 8 if you’re single, or under 6 if you have a partner
- meet residence rules
- your partner is not currently getting Parenting Payment.
Read the full conditions under who can get it.
Parenting Payment is a separate payment from Family Tax Benefit and Parental Leave Pay. There are also other payments for families you may be able to get.