Works for you The Australian Government’s Paid Parental Leave scheme was announced on 14 July 2010. Paid Parental Leave is a working entitlement that offers 18 weeks Parental Leave Pay, paid at the National Minimum Wage, for parents or carers of children born or adopted from 1 January 2011. Further information about the scheme is available on the family assist website.

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CSA is responsible for administering Australia’s Child Support Scheme, supporting separated parents to transfer payments for the benefit of their children.

Caretaker Arrangements

On 19 July 2010 the Australian Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held on 21 August 2010. Information on Human Services Portfolio websites will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions circulated by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Register now for CSAonline



CSAonline offers you a range of convenient child support services when and where it suits you. It’s quick, easy and secure, giving you more choice and saving you time.

Practical money ideas



The ‘Me and My Money’ booklet provides tips and hints to help parents stretch their dollar after separation. This resource is available to order online in print, download in several languages and listen to in audio (MP3) format. Take a look.

My family is separating – what now?



My family is separating – what now? provides families with helpful information about separation. The website helps families understand their rights and responsibilities and offers information about emotional, financial and legal advice and support services.

Alignment of Care – making it easier to deal with us



The Child Support Agency (CSA) and the Family Assistance Office now use the same rules to work out the percentage of care you provide your child or children.

If you are a CSA customer and you receive Family Tax Benefit, you will now only have to tell your story once.

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