Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:11:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 11 (pt 8/153)
Character Range: 968321–972158

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 perform duty under section 5.6.26.
      c. The member is able to continue working until the date approved by the CDF.
4.    meets all of these conditions                                                                                                                 for 6 weeks starting on the date of the birth or termination.
      a. The member is still pregnant 6 weeks before the expected date of the birth.
      b.  The member is given permission by the CDF to continue to perform duty under section 5.6.26.
      c. The member is not able to continue working until the date approved by the CDF, because the birth or termination happens before that date.
5.    is given permission by the CDF to return to duty early under section 5.6.27.                                                                  for the period up to the end of the day they have permission to return to duty.

5.6.25 Fitness for duty and the required absence

1.  A member cannot be made to go on maternity leave earlier than 6 weeks before the expected date of birth.
2.  A medical officer or doctor may declare a member unfit for duty for reasons related to their pregnancy. In this case, the normal ADF fitness for duty arrangements must apply. They apply until the member is declared fit for duty or their required absence starts.
3.  The member may be considered fit for other duties.
4.  One of the purposes of maternity leave is to recognise that a member may not be fit for duty because of their pregnancy. If a member is placed on convalescence at the same time as this Part provides for maternity leave, they should happen at the same time.

5.6.26 Continuing to perform duty during the required absence

1.  A member may apply to perform duty during the period that would otherwise be their required absence.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The member must provide a doctor's certificate that states that they will continue to be fit for duty until a nominated date.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The certificate must be provided at either of these times.
    i.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          At least 6 weeks before the expected date of birth.
    ii.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         If they have previously been given permission under this section — on or before the day they already have permission to work to.
2.  The CDF may permit a member to continue to perform duty during what would have been their required absence. The permission must be in writing and state the day the permission ends.
3.  If the CDF considers it necessary, the CDF may require a supporting certificate by an ADF medical officer. It