To get this you must:

care for a newborn or newly adopted child

have individually earned less than $150,000 in the last financial year

not be working or taking paid leave during your Dad and Partner Pay period

have met the work test in the 13 months before your Dad and Partner Pay period starts.

Read the full conditions under who can get it.

If you're an employer, read more about the Paid Parental Leave scheme for employers and how to help your employees.