2011 Australian Baby Bonus News Site.

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Baby Bonus [/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']How much is the baby bonus?[/font]


[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']These figures are effective from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010. [/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Baby Bonus Date of effect Rate [/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']1 July 2009 $5,185 [/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Please Note: Baby Bonus is paid in 13 equal fortnightly payments for each child.[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Family Income Limit for Baby Bonus Date of effect Rate [/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']*1 July 2009 $75,000 (6 months)[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']* from 1 July 2010 = $150,000 (12 months) once income exceeds this level, no payment applicable[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']*Please Note: The income limit relates to family income received in the six month period following the child's birth or entry into care. You are not eligible for Baby Bonus if your family income is more than this amount for the six month period. This income limit will next be indexed on 1 July 2012. [/font]


[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Maternity Immunisation Allowance[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']IF you receive this you are not entitled to receive the baby bonus.[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']These figures are effective from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010. [/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Maternity Immunisation Allowance Date of effect Rate Half-amount [/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']20 March 2009 $245.50 $122.75 [/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Please Note: Maternity Immunisation Allowance is paid as two separate amounts of $122.75, per child.[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Note: The Maternity Immunisation Allowance is a payment that is usually paid as two separate amounts when the child is appropriately immunised and aged between 18-24 months and between four to five years. The full MIA rate is $245.50 and the MIA half amount is $122.75. Each amount needs to be qualified for separately. Only one person can be eligible for an amount of Maternity Immunisation Allowance, unless care of the child is shared between two or more carers (you must have care of the child for 35 per cent of the time or more).[/font]


[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']BABY BONUS INFORMATION – FROM FAMILY ASSISTANCE OFFICE[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']What is the Baby Bonus?[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Baby Bonus is paid to families following the birth (including stillborn babies) or adoption of a child. It recognises the extra costs incurred at the time of a new birth or adoption.[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Please Note: This payment replaced the Maternity Allowance and Baby Bonus (administered by the Australian Taxation Office) from 1 July 2004.[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']How much is the Baby Bonus?[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Baby Bonus is paid in 13 equal fortnightly instalments. Baby Bonus is payable for each child in a multiple birth. [/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']For current rates of payment for the Baby Bonus, go to Family Assistance Payment Rates.[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']If there is a change in care during the 26 week eligibility period following the birth, the payment may be apportioned between two carers.[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Please Note: Baby Bonus is indexed in July of each year. Baby Bonus is not taxable income and it is not considered income for Family Assistance or Social Security purposes.[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Can I get the Baby Bonus?[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']To be eligible for Baby Bonus you must: [/font]

• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']be the parent of a dependent child; or [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']be a carer other than the parent of a newborn child within 26 weeks of the child's birth and be likely to continue to have the care of the child for no less than 26 weeks; or [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']in the case of adoption the child must have come into your care before the child is sixteen years of age; and [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']have adjusted taxable income of less than or equal to $75,000* for the period of 6 months from the date of birth of the child or six months from the date that the child entered into your care; and [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']meet Australian residency requirements for family assistance purposes.[/font]

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']*Note: This income limit will next be subject to indexation on 1 July 2012 [/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Budget announcement for Changes to family assistance[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Parents are required to formally register the birth of their child as a condition of receiving the Baby Bonus. This requirement does not apply to parents whose child is stillborn, adopted or born outside Australia.[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']How do I get the Baby Bonus?[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Your claim must be lodged within 52 weeks of the child's birth or, in the case of adoption, within 52 weeks of the adopted child coming into the adopting parent's care. [/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Claims for new babies can be lodged online or contact us to request a claim form if you were not issued with a form at the time of birth.[/font]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Quick Links[/font]

• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Online services [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Claim forms [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Family Tax Benefit Part A [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Family Tax Benefit Part B [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Child Care Benefit [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Baby Bonus [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Family Assistance Guide [/font]
• [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Centrelink[/font]

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