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69Z: Breastfeeding breaks additional to breaks under Part 6D
or “Mums can have extra breaks to feed their babies, on top of their regular work breaks.”
You could also call this:

“A guide that explains how bosses should help workers who need to feed their babies”

As soon as possible after this part of the law starts, the Minister must approve a code of employment practice. This code will explain how employers should follow their duties under section 69Y. The Minister will approve this code using the rules in section 100A.

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or “If employers don't provide proper breastfeeding breaks and facilities, they might have to pay a fine.”
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Part 6C Breastfeeding facilities and breaks

69ZACode of employment practice relating to employer's obligation

  1. As soon as practicable after the commencement of this Part, the Minister must approve, under section 100A, a code of employment practice relating to an employer's obligation under section 69Y.

Notes
  • Section 69ZA: inserted, on , by section 6 of the Employment Relations (Breaks, Infant Feeding, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 58).