Residence rules

To get Stillborn Baby Payment, you must meet residence rules.

Within 26 weeks of the stillbirth you must be living in Australia and also have one of the following:

You may also be eligible for Stillborn Baby Payment if you meet all of the following:

  • you or your partner become eligible for Family Tax Benefit A
  • this occurs within 52 weeks of the stillbirth.
Page last updated: 17 March 2023.
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