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Pregnant 27 weeks or earlier if complications

This exemption may apply to partners with work obligations.

A client who is pregnant can be exempt from meeting some of their work obligations from:

  • week 27 of the pregnancy or
  • earlier if there are complications associated with the pregnancy

Note this is a partial exemption when it is reasonable to plan with the client.

Evidence

The partner must provide evidence from a registered medical practitioner, nurse practitioner or midwife confirming the expected date of birth or nature of complications if their pregnancy is under 27 weeks.

Duration

This exemption applies until the earliest date of either:

  • the birth of the child or
  • 6 months from the date it was granted

For more information see:

Legislation

  • Exemption from work-test obligations: work-tested spouses or partners regulation 102 Social Security Regulations 2018
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