Important Note
If you leave Australia temporarily you may still be able to get Family Tax Benefit Part A. If you get more than the base rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A, you can continue to get this rate for a period of 13 weeks or less.
If your temporary absence from Australia is more than 13 weeks, you may be paid the base rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A for up to three years.
Family Tax Benefit may be stopped if you leave Australia without notifying the Family Assistance Office. If you would like further information, you can contact us.