How to manage your Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
You have options and obligations for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Who can get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
To get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023, you need to meet certain rules.
Meeting the income test for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
To get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023, you must meet an income test.
Private Trust form (MOD PT)
Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.
Paid Parental Leave counted as income
We treat Paid Parental Leave (PPL) as taxable income. This means Parental Leave Pay counts in your income test for payments from us.
Request for Medicare claims information form (MS031)
Use this form to request Medicare claims information for individuals and families.
Work requirements for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
To get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023, you need to meet a work test.
Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)
Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.