No, Dad and Partner Pay (DAPP) can only be claimed once per eligible father or partner. The payment is designed to provide financial support for a maximum period of two weeks to fathers or partners who take time off work to care for a newborn or newly adopted child. Once you have claimed and received Dad and Partner Pay for the eligible period, you cannot claim it again for the same child or another child.
DAPP can only be paid once per child. A person will not be eligible for DAPP if that person or another person is payable for DAPP in relation to that child.
For example, in the scenario where the biological parents have separated and the mother has re-partnered, only the biological father OR the mother’s new partner can claim DAPP.
Exception: In certain prescribed circumstances, 2 people may, if eligible, receive DAPP for the same child. In the case of adoption DAPP can be paid once, to the biological father or the birth mother’s partner, and once to the partner of the adopting parent for the same child. In the case of surrogacy, DAPP can be paid once to the birth mother’s partner, and once to the partner of the person providing primary care for the child born of a surrogacy arrangement. In circumstances where there is a new primary caregiver for a child because the birth mother and their partner are incapable of caring for the child, DAPP can be paid once to the biological father or birth mother’s partner, and once to the partner of the child’s new primary carer. Additional eligibility criteria apply for people who claim DAPP in prescribed circumstances
It’s important to note that eligibility criteria and specific rules may apply, and there may be changes or updates to the program. To obtain the most up-to-date information regarding Dad and Partner Pay and your specific circumstances, it is recommended to visit the official website of the Australian Department of Human Services or contact their helpline. They can provide you with detailed guidelines and assist you in understanding the specific requirements for claiming Dad and Partner Pay.