Claiming timeframes for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023
You need to claim Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023 within the timeframes.
Meeting the work test for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023 
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted before 1 July 2023, you need to meet the work test.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Self-employed parents work 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 may still meet the work test if you’re self-employed.
Parent Pathways
If you’re a parent or carer for a child under 6 years, you may be able to get help to identify and work towards your goals.
Travel outside Australia if you get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
There are rules about when you can get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023 when you travel outside Australia.
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.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.