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Long service leave (LSL) can be complicated and understanding the correct source of the entitlement and how the various rules apply can be troubling for employers, especially where they have employees in different states.

This summary outlines the specific LSL provisions for each Australian state and territory, as well as provisions derived from federal awards.

Ai Group publishes a Long Service Leave Handbook that provides detailed information and explanations about the entitlements summarised below.

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