Eligibility
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Parental Leave Pay, and how much you'll get.
Who can get it
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay, you need to meet certain criteria.
How transferring works
You may be able to transfer some or all of your Parental Leave Pay to another eligible person.
Work test
To be eligible for Parental Leave Pay, you need to meet the work test or get an exemption.
How you'll be paid
In most cases your payment will be made into your bank account by your employer. Otherwise we’ll pay you directly.
Residence rules
To get Parental Leave Pay you must meet residence rules.
Page last updated: 19 July 2018