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I have recently started a new job with QLD Gov and just found out I’m pregnant. QLD Gov requires 12 month continuous service to be eligible for mat leave and at this stage my due date will be about 11 months into employment.

I’m looking for any advice around how to negotiate with my workplace around still being eligible for mat leave. Can I make an agreement that I’ll return to complete 12 months after accessing mat leave? Is there any kind of flexibility or am I shit out of luck?

This might not be the right place to be asking, but I wanted to see if anyone has any experience working for QLD GOV who has tried to access their PPL before reaching 12 months of continuous service. Are there any work arounds to still be eligible?