Long Service Leave
The rules for self-employed contractors being able to participate in portable long service leave schemes varies throughout Australia. For example, in Western Australia, contractors cannot participate in the scheme, in Queensland, labour only or substantially labour only contractors are treated as employees, yet in Victoria, “working subcontractors” must register but they do not have to make financial contributions if they don’t want to.
The rules as they apply in your State or Territory are set out below.
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Current at: 13 August 2008
PORTABLE LSL - For Contractors in Vic
Contractors who operate as a sole trader or as a partner in a partnership in Victoria are often not aware that they can join the portable long service leave scheme for the building and construction industry. This information sheet sets out the information that a contractor needs to know to get started.
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