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1.2.2.10 Family assistance

Parental leave pay

A person will not be eligible for NBS for a child if PLP is payable to the person for that child. In the case of a multiple birth or adoption a person can receive PLP for one child and NBS for the second and subsequent children (where NBS eligibility criteria are met).

If a person is a member of a couple and PLP is payable to their partner for a child, the person will not be eligible for NBS for that child if their partner is payable for PLP for at least one day while they were a member of a couple.

A person will not be eligible for SBP for a child if PLP is payable to them or their partner for that child. In the case of a multiple birth a person can receive PLP for one child and SBP for the second and subsequent children (where NBS eligibility criteria is met).

Families that choose PLP will not be able to receive FTB Part B (1.1.F.20) for days they are receiving PLP. However, depending on income and other eligibility criteria, they may continue to receive FTB Part A.

PLP is taxable and counts as income for family assistance purposes.

New parents who are not eligible for PLP may receive, if eligible, NBS and FTB Part B in addition to FTB Part A.

Act reference: FAAct section 3(1) Definitions, section 36 When an individual is eligible for SBP in normal circumstances, Schedule 1 clause 28C Paid parental leave, Schedule 1 clause 35A Eligibility for NBS

Policy reference: FA Guide 1.2.18 Newborn supplement (NBS) - description, 2.2.3 NBS & NBU eligibility for individuals, 3.1.9 FTB Part B rate calculation, 2.2.1 FTB eligibility criteria for individuals, 1.2.19 Stillborn baby payment (SBP) - description, 2.12.1 SBP eligibility criteria

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