At a glance (Summary)
Flexible working arrangements let eligible employees change how, where or when they work. Under Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) s 65, a request can be made if you meet the criteria (see Section 2). A parent returning from parental leave may request to return part‑time. Employers must consider requests and respond in writing within 21 days.
- Typical changes: hours (start/finish), patterns (compressed/part‑time), location (work from home), or rostering.
- If not technically eligible, you can still ask informally — many employers support flexibility.
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