The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

Paid Parental Leave Guide Updates - 2014

10 November 2014 (v1.28)

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1.1.C.130 Commonwealth agency Updated to reflect introduction of Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act.
1.3.3.10 Duty of Care Updated to reflect introduction of Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act.
1.3.5 Act of Grace Payments Updated to reflect introduction of Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act.
4.3.4.40 PPL Funding Amounts Not Public Money (deleted) Removed information.
9.1.4 Commonwealth Employment Updated to reflect legislative change.

19 September 2014 (v1.27)

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2.2.2.40 Activities Considered As 'Work' for PLP Updated to reflect Community Development Employment Projects integration into Remote Jobs and Communities Program.
2.3.2.40 Activities Considered as 'Work' for DAPP Updated to reflect Community Development Employment Projects integration into Remote Jobs and Communities Program.

1 July 2014 (v1.26)

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1.1.I.05 Incapable of caring for a child Clarified definition.
2.2.2.50 Permissible Break for PLP Clarified policy.
2.2.4.20 Absences from Australia for PLP Updated to reflect legislative changes.
2.3.4.20 Absences from Australia for DAPP Updated to reflect legislative changes.
3.1.1 PLP - Current Rate Updated rates.
3.1.2 DAPP - Current Rate Updated rates.
3.2.1 PLP - Historical Rates Updated rates.
3.2.2 DAPP - Historical Rates Updated rates.

20 March 2014 (v1.25)

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1.1.B.10 Baby bonus Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.1.F.20 Family tax benefit (FTB) Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.1.V.10 Verifies a child's birth Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.2 PPL Scheme - Description Updated to reflect legislative change.
1.2.2.10 Family Assistance Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.1.1 Eligibility Differences between PLP & DAPP Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.2.1 PLP Eligibility Overview Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.2.7.30 Primary Carer for PLP - Other Carer of a Child Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.2.10.10 Primary Claimant for PLP - Birth Mother Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.2.10.20 Primary Claimant for PLP - Adoptive Parent with Initial Primary Care of Adopted Child Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.2.10.30 Primary Claimant for PLP - Partner Either of Birth Mother or Initial Primary Carer Adoptive Parent Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.2.10.40 Primary Claimant for PLP - Child's Other Legal Parent or Their Partner Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.2.10.50 Primary Claimant for PLP in Exceptional Circumstances - Any Other Person Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.2.11.10 Secondary Claimant for PLP in Normal Circumstances - Partner of Primary Claimant Birth Mother or Primary Claimant Adoptive Parent or Child's Other Legal Parent or Their Partner Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.2.11.20 Secondary Claimant for PLP in Exceptional Circumstances - Any Other Person Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.2.12.10 Tertiary Claimant for PLP in Exceptional Circumstances Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.3.7 Who Can Claim DAPP Updated to reflect legislative change.
2.3.9 DAPP Claim Interactions with Other PLP or DAPP Claims Updated to reflect legislative change.
4.1.9 Claims for PLP & Baby Bonus for the Same Child Updated to reflect legislative change.
4.1.9.10 Concurrent Claims by an Individual for PLP & Baby Bonus Updated to reflect legislative change.
4.1.9.20 Individuals Claiming Baby Bonus Only Must Indicate They Do Not Wish to Claim PLP Updated to reflect legislative change.
4.1.9.30 Determination of PLP & Baby Bonus Claims Updated to reflect legislative change.
4.1.9.40 Determination of Baby Bonus Claim is Deferred Updated to reflect legislative change.
4.1.9.50 Claims for PLP or Baby Bonus Made by the Individual's Partner Updated to reflect legislative change.
4.1.9.60 Baby Bonus Claims Submitted Later than 52 Weeks after Birth Updated to reflect legislative change.
4.1.10 Claims for PLP & SBP for the Same Child New page.
6.2.2.70 When a Payability Determination for PLP Cannot be Made Updated to reflect legislative change.
6.2.2.80 General Provisions for PLP Payability Determinations Updated to reflect legislative change.
6.3.2.20 When a DAPP Payability Determination Cannot be Made Updated to reflect legislative change.

Paid Parental Leave Guide Updates - 10 February 2014 (v1.24)

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4.1.9 Claims for PLP & Baby Bonus for the Same Child Updated to reflect legislative changes.

Paid Parental Leave Guide Updates - 2 January 2014 (v1.23)

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1.1.S.100 Surrogacy Updated definition.
2.2.1 PLP Eligibility Overview Clarified policy regarding surrogacy.
5.1.1 DAPP Claims & Claimants Clarified policy.
5.1.3 Requirements of a Claim for DAPP Clarified nominated start date.
6.2.1 Initial Eligibility Determinations for PLP Clarified example.
6.2.2.10 Primary Claimant's PPL Period Clarified policy.
6.3.1 Initial Eligibility Determinations for DAPP Clarified example.