Providing Statutory Declarations at Arcare Aranda: Yes You Can!

Providing Statutory Declarations at Arcare Aranda: Yes You Can!

Friday 13 March, 2026

HSU members at Arcare Aranda have reported that the previous management refused to accept Statutory Declarations (Stat Decs) as reasonable evidence in support of personal leave absences – sick and carers leave.
 
Know your rights:
  • Stat Decs are well recognised as satisfactory evidence
  • Your Enterprise Agreement outlines your entitlement to use a Stat Dec
  • The National Employment Standards confirms your entitlement to provide a Stat Dec

Review the HSU fact sheet here
 
Has your personal leave been declined when using a Stat Dec?

  • Email HR and request the reason why this has happened
  • Request payment of your personal leave be made in the next pay run
  • Keep your Organiser updated

 
For any questions or to find out more, please reach out to your HSU Organiser Lisa Bourke at lisa.bourke@hsu.asn.au or 0409 744 165 or your Member Services Division on 1300 478 679.

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