Paid Parental Leave Rules 2021
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6 Definitions
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:
(a) caring;
(b) entity;
(c) has not previously satisfied the work and income tests;
(d) law enforcement officer;
(e) parent;
(f) partner;
(g) PPL superannuation contribution.
In this instrument:
Act means the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010.
AFP Commissioner means the Commissioner within the meaning of the Australian Federal Police Act 1979.
AFP officer means:
(a) a member of the Australian Federal Police; or
(b) a person appointed to a position for the purpose of being trained as a member of the Australian Federal Police; or
(c) a person who has the powers and duties of a member of the Australian Federal Police;
and, without limiting paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), includes a police reservist, a police recruit, a police cadet, a junior constable, a police medical officer, a special constable, an ancillary constable or a protective services officer.
APS Code of Conduct means the rules in section 13 of the Public Service Act 1999.
Attorney‑General’s Department means the Department administered by the Attorney‑General.
Chief of the Defence Force has the same meaning as in the Defence Act 1903.
child protection agency of a State or Territory means an agency of the State or Territory that has functions, powers or duties in relation to the care, protection or welfare of children.
Commissioner of Police of a State or Territory means the person holding the office of Commissioner of Police (however described) in relation to the police force or police service of that State or Territory.
concessional contribution has the meaning given by the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
eligible account, for a person, has the meaning given by section 6A.
eligible personal superannuation contribution has the meaning given by the Superannuation (Government Co‑contribution for Low Income Earners) Act 2003.
Family Responsibilities Commission means the Family Responsibilities Commission established under the Family Responsibilities Commission Act 2008 (Qld).