Long service leave in every state
How much long service leave public school teachers get, when it can be taken early, and whether it can be taken at half or double pay.
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All eight states
Public schools only: Catholic and independent schools' leave isn't covered here.
| State | How much | Early access | Half or double pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 44 working days after 10 years, then 11 working days a yearTeachers Handbook 4.7.2(a), (b) | After 7 yearsDetermination 6 of 2006 cl 2.1.1, 2.1.2 | Double pay: yes. Half pay: yes (Handbook)Determination 6 of 2006 cl 2.2.1 and Teachers Handbook 4.7.7 |
| Victoria | 3 months after 10 years, then 1.5 months per 5 yearsVGSA 2026 cl 26(21)(a) | After 7 yearsVGSA 2026 cl 26(21)(b) | Half pay: yes. Double pay: not in the agreementVGSA 2026 cl 26(21)(c) |
| Queensland | 1.3 calendar weeks for each year of continuous service, after 10 years(our sum)Directive 10/24 cl 6.1 | After 7 yearsDirective 10/24 cl 8.1 (subject to cl 7.1) | Half pay: yes. Double pay: not in the directiveDirective 10/24 cl 15.1 |
| Western Australia | 13 weeks after 10 years, then every 7 yearsAward cl 38(1) | After 7 yearsAward cl 38(13)(a), (b) | Full, half or double payAward cl 38(11)(a), (b) |
| South Australia | 63 days for 7 years, then 0.75 day a month(our sum)Education and Children's Services Act 2019 s 107(1), (2) | After 10 years (7 with permission)Education and Children's Services Act 2019 s 108(1), (2) | Half pay: yes. Double pay: not in the ActEducation and Children's Services Act 2019 s 108(7) |
| Tasmania | 6.5 working days a year (13 weeks at 10 years), after 10 years(our sum)LSL (State Employees) Act 1994 s 7, s 12(2) | Not in our sources yet | Not in our sources yet |
| Australian Capital Territory | 3 months for each 10 yearsEA 2023-2026 cl E25.8 | After 7 years, with approvalEA 2023-2026 cl E25.16 | Double, full or half payEA 2023-2026 cl E25.27 |
| Northern Territory | 3 months after 10 years, then 9 days a yearPSEM By-law 8.2(a), (b) | Not in our sources yet | Half pay: yes. Double pay: not in By-law 8PSEM By-law 8.10(a)-(c) |
In the same state order as the rest of the site, never ranked. Each state's own page has the full wording and the quotes. Paid parental leave in every state · How much long service leave will I have?