Parental Leave Pay
A payment to help families taking time off work to care for a newborn or newly adopted child.
Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
A payment while you care for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
How much Parental Leave Pay you can get for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023 is based on the national minimum wage.
Who can get 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 meet certain criteria.
Meeting the income test 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 must meet an income test.
How to claim Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
You can complete these steps to claim Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Meeting the work test for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023, you need to meet the work test.
Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
A lump sum and an increase to your Family Tax Benefit Part A payment when you start caring for a baby or child that's recently come into your care.
Work requirements 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 meet a work test.