A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Amendment (No Jab No Pay Repeal) Bill 2025

# No Jab No Pay Repeal Bill 2025 ## What it does This bill removes the "No Jab No Pay" rule, which currently requires children to be fully vaccinated to receive government family payments. Instead, parents will be able to claim these payments if they have a "conscientious objection" to vaccination — meaning they hold a personal, philosophical, religious, or medical belief against vaccinations. A doctor or immunisation provider just needs to confirm they've discussed the benefits and risks with the parent, and the parent needs to declare their objection in writing. ## Why it matters Currently, unvaccinated children can't access Family Tax Benefit payments unless there's a medical exemption. This change would allow families to opt out of vaccination requirements for financial reasons, potentially affecting vaccination rates and disease prevention in communities. It also shifts responsibility — instead of vaccination being a requirement for the payment, parents' beliefs become the deciding factor. ## Key details - **Who it affects**: Families claiming Family Tax Benefits for children, plus the children themselves who won't need to be vaccinated to qualify - **How it works**: Parents need written sign-off from a health provider (confirming they've discussed pros and cons) and a written declaration of their objection - **When it starts**: The day after the bill receives Royal Assent — essentially immediately if passed - The bill applies whether the child lives with one parent or is shared between multiple carers