The scoop
Parental Leave Pay is a government payment for eligible working parents while they care for a newborn or recently adopted child. It's paid at the national minimum wage, and parents can share it.
The number of weeks has been increasing each year, so check Services Australia for the current entitlement and income test.
How to claim it
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Check eligibility with Services Australia.
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You can usually start your claim before the birth, then confirm it once your baby arrives.
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Check Services Australia for the current number of weeks and income test.
Who qualifies
- Meet the work and income tests
- Australian residency rules apply