Right to Breaks Consultation 2026

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Closes 4 May 2026

The definition of the key term, “sufficient breaks”

The proposed definition of “sufficient breaks”:

“Sufficient breaks” means “breaks from caring which enable a carer to have enough rest, leisure and time to:

Avoid negative impacts from their caring role on their:
  • health and wellbeing
  • relationships with others
  • life balance

Help them to achieve their personal outcomes in these same areas”:

  • health and wellbeing
  • relationships with others
  • life balance
1. Is the definition of sufficient breaks clear enough?
2. What do you think about the clarity and practicality of this definition when you consider it through your experiences, role and knowledge of the current system/s?
3. Do you have any suggestions that would improve the definition of sufficient breaks?