How much is Parenting Payment Partnered (PPP) per fortnight in 2026?

Parenting Payment Partnered is $638.10 per fortnight from March 2026 ($589.50 base + $35.80 Pension Supplement + $12.80 Energy Supplement). That is $319.05 per week or $16,590.60 per year.

What is the income limit for Parenting Payment Partnered?

You can earn up to $150 per fortnight before PPP is reduced. Between $150 and $256, it reduces by 50c per dollar. Above $256, by 60c per dollar. Your partner's income above $1,124/fn also reduces it.

Can I work and still get Parenting Payment Partnered?

Yes, partnered parents on PPP can work part-time and still receive a partial payment. You also typically receive Family Tax Benefit on top of PPP.

How Much Is Parenting Payment Partnered (PPP) in 2026?

Current fortnightly rate for a partnered parent with a child under 6, including supplements, income test, and assets test thresholds. Updated for March 2026 indexation.

Per Fortnight

$638.10

Per Week

$319.05

Per Month

$1,382.55

Per Year

$16,590.60

Payment Components

Base rate$589.50

Pension Supplement$35.80

Energy Supplement$12.80

Total per fortnight$638.10

Income Test

Income free area$150.00 per fortnight

Payment cuts out at approx$1,289.00/fn

Between $150 and $256/fn, payment reduces by 50c per dollar. Above $256, by 60c per dollar. Partner's income above $1,124/fn also reduces payment by 60c per dollar.

Assets Test Thresholds

Situation	Homeowner	Non-Homeowner
Single	$301,750.00	$543,750.00
Couple (combined)	$451,500.00	$693,500.00

Combined couple assets are tested. If they exceed the couple limit, payment is $0.

Supplements Included

✓Pension Supplement ($35.80/fn)
✓Energy Supplement ($12.80/fn)

Additional Payments You Might Get

+Rent Assistance (up to $174.00/fn combined if renting)
+Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B
+Pharmaceutical Allowance ($6.60/fn)

Eligibility Quick-Check

•Partnered (married or de facto)
•Primary carer of a child under 6
•Australian resident
•Meet income and assets tests (both personal and partner)
•When child turns 6, you transfer to JobSeeker Payment

Want to see your exact payment based on your income and assets?

Use the Parenting Payment Calculator

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General information and estimates only — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always verify with Services Australia.