Status and Details

Status and Details

Breastfeeding Policy

Show Field Notes
Status Historic Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 1st April 2014 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 28th August 2017 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Executive Director, Human Resources The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 19th March 2014 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 16th January 2024 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head Maria Crisante
Executive Director, People and Culture
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Author Sarah McCormick

This is the author of record for this version of the document.
Enquiries Contact Division of People and Culture
+61 2 63384884
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

January 2024 – This policy is expired; other documents will address flexible work arrangements under the Fair Work Act and Enterprise Agreement, including arrangements for breastfeeding parents.


The Unit Head field has been updated from the Executive Director, Human Resources to the Director, Culture Capability and Wellbeing, to align with current structure.


This is the first version of this document to be published in the CSU Policy Library. For all intents and purposes, this version is reflective of the existing version that was published in the relevant manual (academic or administration) at the time the CSU Policy Library was launched. The document has been subjected to reformatting, including the application of a new numbering system and title.



The following information details the history of changes to the document prior to its publication via the CSU Policy Library:



27/5/2005 - Policy extended to cover students.

18/11/2005 - Policy reformatted.

2/8/2013 - Change in title of authority and responsible officer.

Legislation updated. Clause 1: rearrangement of sub-clauses 1.2 and 1.3, minor editorial change to 1.3. Clause 2: added visitors to scope. Clause 3: minor editorial changes to 3.1; new sub-clauses inserted at 3.2 and 3.3 indicating how staff and students initiate a request for flexible arrangements to accommodate breastfeeding; reference to existence of parenting rooms added to 3.4; reference to Procedure for Bringing Children on Campus added to 3.5.


March 2020 “Division of Human Resources changed to Division of People and Culture”.