AN160268 – Public Service Award 1992

40. - INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS LEAVE

(1) Special leave with pay may be granted by the employer to an officer chosen to represent Australia as a competitor or official, at a sporting event, which meets the following criteria:

(a) it is a recognised international amateur sport of national significance; or

(b) it is a world or international regional competition; and

(c) no contribution is made by the sporting organisation towards the normal salary of the officer.

(2) The employer shall make enquiries with the Department of Sport & Recreation:

(a) whether the application meets the above criteria;

(b) the period of leave to be granted.