If we talk about the standard NES entitlement, it is based on 4 weeks/year, 2.923 hours/week accrual on a 38-hour week.

Long Service Leave in Tasmania

Under the Long Service Leave Act 1976 (Tas):

• 8.6667 weeks of paid LSL after 10 years of continuous employment
• A further 4.3333 weeks for every additional 5 years
• Pro-rata from 7 years in qualifying circumstances
• Mining industry workers have a separate, more generous entitlement (13 weeks per 10 years) under a different scheme

Curious how this compares? See WA’s entitlement, QLD’s pro-rata conditions, or ACT’s 7-year rule.

Public Holidays in Tasmania

Tasmania has some of the most locally-varied public holidays in Australia, with many regional show days observed only in specific council areas, alongside the national calendar and Eight Hours Day (March). Check worksafe.tas.gov.au for the current list and local variations.

FAQs

How much LSL do I get in Tasmania? 

8.6667 weeks after 10 years, plus 4.3333 weeks every 5 years after. 

Are mining workers treated differently in TAS? 

Yes — mining industry LSL is 13 weeks per 10 years under a separate scheme. 

Does Tasmania have unique public holidays? 

Yes, including Eight Hours Day and numerous regional show holidays that vary by council area.