Parental Leave (paid and unpaid)

Take up to fifty two (52) weeks of unpaid parental leave in respect to the birth or adoption of a child. Eligible casual employees are entitled to take unpaid parental leave.
Non-primary care giver shall be entitled to one (1) week unpaid partner leave taken at the time of the birth or adoption of a child
From 1 July 2007, public sector employees are entitled to twelve (12) weeks paid parental leave, increasing to fourteen (14) weeks from 1 July 2008.
Extend the period of leave by up to two (2) years without pay
Further information on Paid Parental Leave
(Circular to Departments and Authorities no. 3 of 2003)

Full list of Flexible Leave Arrangements (PDF 45KB)

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