We have a new leader in a corporation, they are based outside Australia (within Asia). The manager has stated they do not usually approve leave in the last month of the quarter (calendar quarters) for sales role. I am a single parent with no family support and naturally plan holidays around school holidays (to avoid the silly costs) to enjoy the time to take my children away or spend time with them. What would be the best approach, HR is local, to nip this in the bud and shut down the idea they think this approach is acceptable? There is literally no value in taking leave outside school holidays due to the limited annual leave and parenting responsibilities. I am career focussed and work and meet all the needs they have so it seems such an unfair and unacceptable policy but I enjoy my job.