30NApplication for adoption leave

30N Application for adoption leave (1) An employee must apply in writing for Division 2 adoption leave. (2) The application must specify the first and last days of the proposed period or periods of leave. (3) The employee must submit the application to the employer: (a) in the case of Division 2 short adoption leave — at least 14 days before the proposed date of the placement of the child; or (b) in the case of Division 2 long adoption leave — at least 10 weeks before the first day of the period of leave. (4) Paragraph (3) (a) does not apply if: (a) due to the date of placement of the child required by the adoption agency the employee cannot comply with the paragraph; and (b) the employee submits the application as soon as practicable within the period of 14 days before the proposed date of the placement. (5) Paragraph (3) (b) does not apply if: (a) due to the date of placement of the child required by the adoption agency the employee cannot comply with the paragraph; and (b) the employee submits the application as soon as practicable within the period of 10 weeks before the first day of the period of leave.