Following an agreement between similar long service leave schemes operating in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory; workers can have their interstate service recognised when qualifying for long service leave in Western Australia.
Under the Agreement you can work in the construction industry in more than one State/ Territory and have the service interstate recognised by the other schemes.
For example: If you had worked interstate and accumulated:
- 2 years service in Victoria
- 2 years in South Australia, and
- 3 years in Western Australia,
and if you currently work or last worked in Western Australia, you would now be eligible to claim a long service leave benefit in Western Australia having accrued a total of 7 years service overall, which is the minimum service requirement to gain a benefit in the WA Scheme.
Interstate Long Service Leave FAQ
Show moreWhen can I apply for my long service leave?
The minimum number of service days required to claim long service leave varies between each State and Territory.
Pro rata (proportionate) long service leave in Western Australia is applicable after 7 years service in the construction industry, giving you 6 weeks leave.
In Western Australia you can also claim your 8 2/3 weeks long service leave, paid at the ordinary rate of pay, when you have accumulated 10 years of service in the construction industry.
In which State/Territory do I apply?
You apply for long service leave with the State/Territory scheme in which you currently or last accrued service.
When I move to a new State/Territory can my service be transferred to the scheme in the new State/Territory?
No. Each scheme is based on individual State/Territory legislation and due to the differences between the schemes in regard to entitlements and the way schemes are funded it is not possible to transfer service between State/Territory schemes. However, we do recognise interstate service.
You need to keep track of the service you have accrued in each State/Territory yourself. When you have sufficient service for an entitlement in the State/Territory in which you currently or last received service you can make a claim in that State/Territory.
How can I work out if I have an entitlement?
First you need to work out how many years of service you have in each state, if those years are service are considered to be "continuous" within each states break-in-service rules, and add up to 7 or more years, you may be eligible to make a claim.
How is the amount to be paid to me for my long service leave calculated?
When you make a claim that involves interstate service, each State/Territory scheme determines how much your entitlement in that State is, using the rates of pay applicable in their State/Territory. Western Australia uses the ordinary rate of pay for its portion of accrued entitlement. You are then paid the sum of the amounts calculated by each State/Territory.
Do I need to advise MyLeave of my interstate service?
Only if you have received a notice regarding cancellation of your accrued service in Western Australia. In the meantime, you should keep a record of the service accrued in each State/Territory you have worked.
The Annual Notice sent to you each year by the MyLeave will only contain the service accumulated in Western Australia.
When I change my address who do I need to advise?
You need to advise all the State/Territory schemes that you are currently registered with. It is your responsibility to ensure your address is current with each State/Territory scheme.
This can be done by email, phone or letter or by logging onto each State/Territory scheme web site.
What if I have a query with my service days?
Contact the State scheme in question.
What if I am about to be de-registered in another State/Territory?
If you are now working in the construction industry in Western Australia and you are about to be de-registered by a scheme in another State/Territory, you should advise that State/Territory of your registration in Western Australia.
Important Points
Please be aware that entitlement information recorded by State/Territory schemes is subject to final verification with your employers at the time of processing your claim for long service leave payment.
An employee should not submit a resignation or plan to go on long service leave unless the State/Territory scheme in which the claim is made has confirmed that they do in fact have an entitlement due.
Interstate Contact Information
Show moreNew South Wales
Long Service Corporation
Locked Bag 3000,
Central Coast MC NSW 2252
Tel: 131 441
Fax: (02) 9287 5685
Email: info@longservice.nsw.gov.au
Website:
Victoria
Leave Plus
GPO Box 4368, Melbourne VIC 3001
Tel: (03) 9664 7677
Toll Free: 1300 264 683
Email: info@leaveplus.com.au
Website:
ACT
ACT Long Service Leave Authority
PO Box 234, Civic Square ACT 2608
Tel: (02) 6247 3900
Fax: (02) 6257 5058
Toll Free: 1800 655 060
Email: construction@actleave.act.gov.au
Website:
South Australia
Portable Long Service Leave
155 Fullarton Road, Rose Park SA 5067
Tel: (08) 8332 6111
Fax: (08) 8333 4314
Toll Free: 1800 182 124
(only available within SA)
Email: hello@portableleave.org.au
Website:
Queensland
QLeave
Building & Construction Industry
(Portable Long Service Leave) Authority
PO Box 315, Virginia BC QLD 4014
Tel: (07) 3212 6811
Fax: (07) 3212 6844
Toll Free: 1800 803 491
Email: members@qleave.qld.gov.au
Website:
Tasmania
TasBuild Limited
PO Box 3031, Rosny Park TAS 7018
Tel: (03) 6294 0807
Fax: (03) 6294 6959
Email: secretary@tasbuild.com.au
Website:
Northern Territory
NT BUILD Portable Long Service Leave
PO Box 36644, Winnellie NT 0821
Tel: (08) 8936 4070
Fax: (08) 8936 4080
Toll Free: 1300 795 855
Email: info@ntbuild.com.au
Website:
