Standard NES entitlement: 4 weeks/year, 2.923 hours/week on a 38-hour week.
Long Service Leave in South Australia
Under the Long Service Leave Act 1987 (SA), SA has one of the most generous entitlements in the country:
- 13 weeks of paid LSL after 10 years of continuous service
- An additional 1.3 weeks for every subsequent year (not just every 5 years — SA accrues yearly after the first 10)
- Pro-rata after 7 years in most circumstances
- Employees with 10+ years’ service can cash out LSL by agreement with their employer
Curious how this compares? See NT’s matching 13-week LSL, ACT’s 7-year rule, or WA’s entitlement.
Public Holidays in South Australia
SA observes the national holidays plus its own, including the Adelaide Cup public holiday (March) and Proclamation Day (December 26, in place of Boxing Day). Confirm exact dates via SafeWork SA.
FAQs
How generous is SA’s long service leave?
13 weeks after 10 years — matched only by the Northern Territory.
Does SA LSL accrue every year or every 5 years after 10?
Every year — 1.3 weeks per additional year, unlike NSW/QLD/WA which add leave in 5-year blocks.
Can I cash out my long service leave in SA?
Yes, by agreement, once you’ve reached 10+ years.