Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00764:clause:1_26
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00764
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 26
Character Range: 26105–29020

26                      After section 5.9.12
                        Insert:

5.9.12A    Additional carer's leave
   A member is eligible for additional carer's leave if all for the following apply.
   a.                                                                                  They have used all of their carer's leave benefit under section 5.9.12.
   b.                                                                                  They are required to care for and support their close relative who is sick or injured, or affected by an unexpected emergency.
   c.                                                                                  The CDF is satisfied that the additional carer's leave is reasonable having regard to the following.
                                                                                       i.                                                                                                                              Other forms of paid leave available to the member.
                                                                                       ii.                                                                                                                             Alternative carer arrangements.

5.9.12B    Additional carer's leave – dual serving couples
1.                      This section applies to a member who is a part of a dual serving couple.
                        Note:  This section does not prevent a member in a dual serving couple from being eligible for additional carer's leave under section 5.9.12A.
2.                      A member (the first member) is eligible for additional carer's leave if all for the following apply.
                        a.                                                                                                                                              They have used all of their carer's leave benefit under section 5.9.12.
                        b.                                                                                                                                              They are required to care for and support their close relatives who is sick or injured, or affected by an unexpected emergency.
                        c.                                                                                                                                              Their partner (the second member) has a benefit to carer's leave under section 5.9.12.
                        d.                                                                                                                                              The CDF is satisfied that the second member cannot return to the first member's location to provide the required care.
3.                      The number of days of additional carer's leave available to the first member is 10 days.