16. LEAVE

16.1 Definitions

'Child' includes a natural child, adopted child, stepchild, foster child or an ex-nuptial child.

'Continuous service' means service under an unbroken contract of service and includes:

(a) any period of leave taken in accordance with this clause;

(b) any period of part-time service worked in accordance with this clause; or

(c) any period of leave or absence authorised by the Controlling Authority or by this award.

'Family responsibilities' means responsibilities to care for or support:

(a) a child who is wholly or substantially dependent; or

(b) any other immediate family member who is in need of care or support.

'Former position' means the position held by a member immediately before proceeding on leave or part-time work under this part whichever first occurs or, if such position no longer exists but there are other positions available for which the member is qualified and the duties of which he or she is capable of performing, a position as nearly comparable in status and pay to that of the position first mentioned in this definition.

'Immediate family' in relation to a member, includes:

(a) a spouse of the member including a former spouse, de facto and former de facto spouse; and

(b) an adult offspring, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild or sibling of the member.

'Parent' includes mother or father, step-parent, adoptive parent and foster parent or legal guardian.

'Primary care-giver' means a member who assumes the principal role of providing care and attention to a child.