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.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
As your baby grows
As your baby grows, keep their immunisations up to date. Discuss returning to work with your employer. Tell us if you’re returning to work.
How to balance your payment for Family Tax Benefit
We compare your income estimate with your actual income at the end of each financial year. This is how we check you got the right amount.
Accessing child care
Find out what payments and services are available to help when your family uses child care.
Finalise your pre-birth claim
We need proof of your child’s birth to finalise any claims you started before your baby arrived.
What your Parenting Payment commitments are
There are some things you must do to keep getting your Parenting Payment.
Time limits for submitting lump sum claims and confirming income for Family Tax Benefit
You have one year from the end of the financial year to confirm your family income for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or claim FTB as a lump sum.
Experiencing exceptional circumstances for Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023
You can get Parental Leave Pay for a child born or adopted from 1 July 2023 in exceptional circumstances if you’re not the parent or their partner.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.