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Young Parent Payment (current)

Below are the Young Parent Payment rates at 1 April 2026. These are weekly rates, and the net rates are after tax at "M".

Category

Net

Gross

Sole parent, 16 to 17 years, living with or supported by parents or guardians who earn less than the family tax credit threshold

$300.86

$339.22

Married, civil union or de facto couple

Total

$669.40

$760.48

Each

$334.70

$380.24

Married, civil union or de facto couple, with non-qualified partner

$334.70

$380.24

Sole parent

$521.52

$606.69

Hospital rate

$58.34

$65.18

For the current (and some previous) family tax credit thresholds, see:

For thresholds for other periods, contact Inland Revenue.