When I go to work and Shel is SAHM (and obviously if we are still under the income threshold) is Shel able to claim parenting payment? Qld doesn't yet recognise us both as mums legally, but since we are seen as a couple now I'd assume they'd at least see Shel as a guardian, which would make her eligible to claim parenting payment?

Someone told us we'd have to have her down as a 'carer'???? And not a parent/guardian?

Also, does it matter who claims FTB? If it does matter then would Shel be able to claim that, or does it have to keep coming in my name?