Long service leave by state
Australian Capital Territory
How long service leave works in the Australian Capital Territory: months of leave per year of service, paid out on leaving, and pro rata counted by month.
New South Wales
How long service leave works in New South Wales under the general Act: when it is due, how much, who is paid out early, and the guide the figures come from.
Northern Territory
How long service leave works in the Northern Territory: leave for each completed year, taken in blocks, the reasons that pay pro rata, and a death.
Queensland
How long service leave works in Queensland under the Industrial Relations Act: the leave it states, further leave later on, and who is paid pro rata.
South Australia
How long service leave works in South Australia: a set amount, then more for each later year, completed years only, and the two pro rata exceptions.
Tasmania
How long service leave works in Tasmania: leave in blocks, part years counted on leaving, the reasons that pay pro rata, and the separate payment on death.
Victoria
How long service leave works in Victoria: a share of the whole period of employment, counted in days, paid out on leaving after the qualifying period.
Western Australia
How long service leave works in Western Australia: leave in blocks, completed years on leaving, and pro rata pay for every reason but serious misconduct.