Fair Work Act 2009
639Leave of absence of FWC Members other than the President
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639 Leave of absence of FWC Members other than the President
(1) An FWC Member has the recreation leave entitlements that are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal.
(2) The President may grant an FWC Member leave of absence, other than recreation leave, on the terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise as the President determines.
(3) In making a determination in accordance with this section, the Remuneration Tribunal and the President must take into account:
(a) any past employment of the FWC Member in the service of a State or an authority of a State; or
(b) any past service of the FWC Member as a member of an authority of a State.
(4) This section does not apply to the President.