Long Service Leave

State & Territory LSL entitlements (summary)

Jurisdiction Qualifying period Entitlement Pro‑rata on termination
New South Wales 10 years continuous service 2 months (8.6667 weeks) Yes, after 5 years if dismissed other than serious misconduct
Victoria 7 years continuous service 1/60th of total service Yes, after 7 years
Queensland 10 years continuous service 2 months (8.6667 weeks) Yes, after 5 years if dismissed other than serious misconduct
South Australia 10 years continuous service 1.3 weeks per year of service Yes, after 5 years
Western Australia 10 years continuous service 13 weeks Yes, after 7 years
Tasmania 10 years continuous service 8.6667 weeks Yes, after 5 years
Australian Capital Territory 7 years continuous service 1/60th of total service Yes, after 7 years
Northern Territory 10 years continuous service 8.6667 weeks Yes, after 5 years

For detailed rules (e.g., half‑pay options, ordinary pay inclusions/exclusions, continuity breaks), see your jurisdiction’s regulator (e.g., NSW Industrial Relations, Wage Inspectorate Victoria, etc.).

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