Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:11:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 11 (pt 7/153)
Character Range: 964245–968601

a particular entitlement are met.
    c.                                                                                                               The member is not required to remain fit or deployable.
    d.                                                                                                               The member continues to receive free medical care. The member is not returned to the payroll for hospitalisation, treatment, illness or medical absence.
    e.                                                                                                               The member keeps their housing assistance.

5.6.20 Resuming duty

1.  A member may apply to resume duty on a date after their required absence is completed. The member must apply in writing.
2.  The member does not have to provide a medical certificate with their application.
3.  The CDF may give the member permission to resume duty on a date after their required absence is completed.

    Note: The CDF may also allow a member to resume duty during their required absence.
4.  The CDF must make a decision on an application under subsection 1 within 7 days of receiving it. The member must be told of the decision in writing.

5.6.21 Resuming leave

1.  This section applies to a member who meets all of these conditions.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                         The member has taken maternity leave.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                         The member has resumed duty.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                         The member wishes to take further maternity leave.
2.  If the further maternity leave falls in this period, the member is entitled to take the further leave.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                         From the day the member first takes maternity leave.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                         Until the day 52 weeks after the day in paragraph a.
3.  If the further leave falls outside the period in subsection 2, the member is not entitled to maternity leave. The member may be eligible for parental leave under Part 7.

Division 3: Required absence

5.6.23 Purpose

   This Division provides the period a member must be away from duty due to pregnancy.

   Note:  Division 4 provides the effect being on leave without pay has on required absence and maternity leave.

5.6.24 Period of required absence

   This table sets out the period a member must be absent.

Item  If the member…                                                                                                                                then the member must be absent…
1.    has a birth or termination earlier than 6 weeks before the expected date of the birth                                                         for 6 weeks starting on the date of the birth or termination.
2.    is still pregnant 6 weeks before the expected date of the birth                                                                               from 6 weeks before the expected date of the birth,
                                                                                                                                                    until 6 weeks after the actual date of the birth or termination.
3.    meets all of these conditions                                                                                                                 from the end of the day immediately after the day they have permission to work to,
      a. The member is still pregnant 6 weeks before the expected date of the birth.                                                                until 6 weeks after the date of the birth or termination.
      b. The member is given permission by the CDF to continue to