What the new rates will be
The maximum payment rate will increase from $788.66 to $811.05 (before tax) a week.
The minimum payment rate for self-employed parents will increase from $235 to $239.50 (before tax) a week.
The minimum amount will increase in line with the minimum wage increase on 1 April. It's based on 10 hours at the adult minimum wage of $23.95 per hour.