Categories of leave
Category 1 – Leave from the program
Category 1 leave includes leave entitled by law, for example:
It also includes
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander additional cultural leave.
- leave imposed because of training program administrative constraints.
When applying for category 1 leave, you’ll need to provide valid certificates, where appropriate. Applications will then be considered by the RACGP regional/local training team, including the regional/local senior ME.
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Category 1 leave isn’t counted in the registrar’s program time cap, as you’re entitled to this leave by law.
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You can start your training program on category 1 leave.
For more information about parental leave, please refer to the General Practice Registrars Australia website.
Category 2 – Additional leave from the program
Category 2 leave is available for situations such as when you need to take additional leave for personal reasons, or for reasons not included under category 1 leave.
You can apply for:
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a maximum of 26 weeks of leave in addition to what is available under category 1 leave, or
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up to 52 weeks if there are extenuating and unforeseen circumstances.
Category 2 leave applications should be submitted with as much notice as possible prior to the leave start date and when practical included in the training intention (as part of the RACGP placement process).
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Category 2 leave is counted in your program time cap. The RACGP regional/local training team will consider if you have enough time remaining in your time cap before approving the leave.
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You can’t start your training program on category 2 leave.
Category 3 – ADF service leave
Category 3 leave applies to mandatory ADF postings for ADF registrars. It doesn’t count towards program time. It doesn’t affect your program time cap. It’s possible to start the training program on category 3 leave.
Category 3 Leave may be accessed by ADF reservists for courses, exercises, and deployments. ADF reservists must include a completed form AE380 Tri-Service Notice of ADF Reserve Service with the leave application.
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Check out the ADF Guide for more information
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Category 4 – Deferral of commencement of training
Category 4 leave is only considered:
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in extenuating and unforeseen circumstances
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if the RACGP is unable to match you to an appropriate training site
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if your provider number is not issued in time for the commencement of training
You may apply to defer your commencement of training for an initial period of up to 26 calendar weeks and in extenuating circumstances, you may submit a request for an additional period of up to 26 calendar weeks.
Applications for category 4 leave will be approved by your RACGP regional team. Any decision about starting your training program on leave is at the RACGP’s discretion.
- Category 4 leave is not counted in the program time cap.