Australia
Australia guarantees 4 weeks paid leave (NES — National Employment Standards), 17.5% leave loading. Maternity 12 months unpaid + 18 wks Paid Parental Leave (AUD 920/wk) federally.
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Annual paid leave
NES · 4 wks (+17.5% loading)Fair Work Act 2009 NES: 4 wks paid annual leave, 5 for continuous shift workers. 17.5% leave loading (compensation for lost overtime) on paid leave in several awards.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 4 sem | 100% + 17.5% | NES |
| Shift workers | 5 sem | 100% + 17.5% | NES |
| Casual | — | 25% loading | Pas paid leave |
| Long Service Leave | 8.6+ sem (10 ans) | 100% | Variable état |
Public holidays
8 nat + state (8-13)8 national public holidays + state variations (Melbourne Cup, Show Day, etc). Total 8-13 by state/territory.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day | All | — |
| Jan 26 | Australia Day | All | — |
| March-April | Good Friday | All | Variable |
| March-April | Easter Monday | All | Variable |
| Apr 25 | Anzac Day | All | — |
| Jun 8/Mon | King’s Birthday | Most (sauf WA, QLD) | — |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | All | — |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | All | — |
Sick leave
10 paid days (NES)Personal/Carer’s Leave: 10 paid days/year (full-time, pro rata part-time). Carer’s leave included. Beyond: unpaid + Centrelink if eligible.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal/Carer’s | 0 j | 100% | 10 j/an |
| Sick > 10 days | — | Unpaid | Selon contrat |
| Long Service Leave | — | 100% | 10+ ans |
Maternity, paternity, parental
12 unpaid months + 18 wks PPLParental Leave NES: 12 unpaid months (extendable +12) job-protected. Federal Paid Parental Leave (PPL): 18 wks at AUD 920/wk (2024), gradual increase to 26 wks by 2026.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parental Leave NES | 12 mois (+12) | Unpaid | Job-protected |
| Paid Parental Leave | 18 sem (2024) | 920 AUD/sem (cap) | Centrelink |
| Dad and Partner Pay | 2 sem | 920 AUD/sem | Inclu dans PPL |
| Adoption | Comme PPL | — | Si < 16 ans |
Special leaves
NES specialsCompassionate Leave 2 paid days per occasion (NES). Family and Domestic Violence Leave 10 paid days (since 2023). Community Service Leave (jury) unpaid but protected.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compassionate Leave | 2 j/occasion | 100% | NES |
| Family Violence | 10 j | 100% | Depuis 2023 |
| Community Service | Selon convocation | Unpaid | Jury |
| Reservist | Variable | Unpaid | Defence |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Australia absence management
Illizeo applies Fair Work NES + PPL Services Australia + Long Service Leave + state holidays.
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