Grant of leave without pay
5.10.4 Grant of leave without pay
1. The CDF may grant a member a period of leave without pay on the member's application.
For a member on Reserve service, this means permission to interrupt their training obligations.
2. A period of leave without pay must not be longer than 2 years, unless section 5.10.5 applies.
3. For subsection 1, the CDF must consider all of these criteria.
a. The purpose and length of the period of leave.
b. The operational efficiency of the ADF.
c. The member's length of service.
d. The extent and appropriateness of any other leave available to the member.
e. The nature of any training or study that the member intends to undertake during the period.
f. The likelihood of the member resuming continuous full-time service at the end of the period.
g. The personal circumstances of the member or their resident family, recognised family or recognised other persons.
h. Any approved employment to be undertaken by the member.
i. Any other factor relevant to the application for leave.
4. Leave without pay must not be used for unpaid maternity leave.
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