E18.4Under this clause, an employee is entitled to be absent on paid leave for a maximum of 5 weeks

Under this clause, an employee is entitled to be absent on paid leave for a maximum of 5 weeks at, or near, the time of the birth, adoption or commencement of the permanent or long term caring arrangement. The maximum absence may be increased by a further 1 week of personal leave for bonding purposes as per subclause E4.43.