I sort of know the background why - but I don't think the guy shouldn't be listed. I would get legal advice on that one first. Have you already done that? Aren't DHS already aware of the situation? If they know, they would be the ones to report it to the police anyway.

It's a crappy thing to have "father unknown' on the birth certificate. It's embarrassing and humiliating later in life. I know this because I've seen a few working a Clink.

They will pay her money - only at the base rate of the FTB A. She will still get Parenting Payment no worries.