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Leave Guidelines Overview
Commonwealth Public Sector Leave Guidelines
Government policy requirements for agreement making can be found on the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) website at www.workplace.gov.au
From the website, search for the Policy Parameters for Agreement Making in the APS (April 2006). The Policy Parameters are amplified by the supporting guidelines, which can also be found on the DEWR website.
This policy has been developed for implementation only in the Commonwealth public sector. It is suggested that State and Territory public sectors adopt similar measures. Separate Guidelines have been developed for the private sector.
Commonwealth Public Sector Defence Leave Documents
Brochure
Letter from the Prime Minister
Media Release December 2003 | Leave for ADF Reservists enshrined in workplace agreements
Commonwealth Public Sector Defence Leave Documents
Brochure Letter from the Prime Minister Media Release December 2003 | Leave for ADF Reservists enshrined in workplace agreements
These guidelines have been developed, in consultation with peak bodies, for all private sector employers. Federal, State, Territory and Local Governments and their instrumentalities are covered under separate policies.
The business environment is complex and multi-faceted. A single solution will not suit all circumstances. Accepting this, the aim of these guidelines is to provide a model of supportive arrangements and practices that is of general application.
The business environment is complex and multi-faceted. A single solution will not suit all circumstances. Accepting this, the aim of these guidelines is to provide a model of supportive arrangements and practices that is of general application.
The guidelines provide clear direction to employers, Reservists and the Defence Force in relation to Reservists employed in the private sector. Employers are strongly encouraged to adopt the guidelines as a best-practice model for supportive workplace arrangements and practices.
Private Sector Defence Leave Documents
Media Release March 2004 | Government urges employers to adopt Defence Reserves leave guidelines
Media Release March 2004 | Industry supports new leave guidelines for Defence Reserves
Media Release March 2004 | Guidelines for Defence Reservists welcomed
South Australian Government Leave Policy PSM Act Determination 6 Leave
Western Australian Government Leave Policy http://www.docep.wa.gov.au/lr/LabourRelations/Media/cir09_03.pdf
– search for updates to this circular
Northern Territory Government Leave Policy www.nt.gov.au
Northern Territory Government Leave Policy www.nt.gov.au
Victorian Government Leave Policy
www.irv.vic.gov.au
New South Wales Government Leave Policy
www.premiers.nsw.gov.au
Queensland Government Leave Policy http://www.psier.qld.gov.au/circular/docs/01/circ2-01.pdf
– search for updates to this circular
New South Wales Local Government Leave Policy
www.premiers.nsw.gov.au
Policies for other states currently under development.
