Leave Law Library
🇦🇺 Leave Laws in Australia
Statutory leave entitlements, employer obligations, and source links for every major leave type in Australia.
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Annual Leave
Australian National Employment Standards annual leave: four weeks per year, accrual rules, cash-out provisions, and shutdown periods.
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Compassionate Leave
Compassionate (bereavement) leave under Australia's National Employment Standards — entitlements, eligibility, and employer obligations under the Fair Work Act.
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Dad and Partner Pay
Australia's Dad and Partner Pay scheme — two weeks of government-funded leave for fathers and partners, eligibility, and how it interacts with employer leave policies.
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Long Service Leave
Australian long service leave: an overview of state and territory rules, typical entitlement (around two months after ten years), and key differences.
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Parental Leave
Australia's paid parental leave scheme — 20 weeks of government-funded pay, employer obligations under the Fair Work Act, and how to manage parental leave requests.
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Parental Leave
Complete guide to parental leave in Australia — 12 months unpaid leave under the NES, 20 weeks government-funded Paid Parental Leave, flexible use reforms, and employer obligations under the Fair Work Act.
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Personal/Carer's Leave
Australian National Employment Standards paid personal/carer's leave: ten days per year, accrual rules, and notice and evidence requirements.