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Scale-up earnings rules recognise neonatal leave

Neonatal leave is added as an allowable absence when assessing the Scale-up earnings requirement for permission and settlement.

Resource type
Rules change
Last reviewed
26 July 2026
Official sources
1
Platform role
Information only
Published
9 July 2026
Effective
From the HC 259 commencement date
Status
Upcoming
General information, not a personal recommendation

This summary is not transitional-rule advice. The application date, decision date and exact commencement wording may matter.

What changed

Practical summary

  • Adds neonatal leave to specified allowable absences
  • Applies to the earnings test in relevant Scale-up applications

What to do next

Verification checks

  • Confirm the relevant earnings period
  • Keep evidence of statutory leave
  • Use the commenced Appendix Scale-up wording

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