25th May 2023, 10:31 AM – Representatives Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Flexible unpaid parental leave notice period

The majority voted in favour of disagreeing with amendment (4), which was introduced by Bradfield MP Paul Fletcher (Liberal). This means it failed.

Amendment text

Mr Fletcher explained that:

This amendment would operate alongside amendments (2) and (11) and would have the effect of expanding the notice period required for flexible unpaid parental leave to include the start and end dates and the number of days at the 10-week point of notice.

Amendment text

(4) Schedule 2, items 53 to 56, page 11 (line 23) to page 12 (line 8), omit the items, substitute:

53 Subsection 74(4)

Omit "72", substitute "72A".

54 At the end of subsection 74(4)

Add:

Note: Whether or not it is practicable for the employee to advise the employer of any changes to the intended start and end dates of the leave will depend on the employee's personal and family circumstances. For example, it may not be practicable for the employee to advise the employer of any changes to the intended start and end dates of the leave where the employee experiences a health issue, a pregnancy complication or an unexpected change in the employee's child care arrangements.

55 Subsections 74(4A) to (4C)

Repeal the subsections.