Queensland, Australia
Complete guide to Queensland employee leave entitlements under National Employment Standards.
20
Annual leave
11
Public holidays
state
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 20
Calculation: 4 weeks per year (5 weeks for shift workers)
Pro-rata: Pro-rata for part-time
Carryover: Accumulates over time
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 10
Statutory pay: Base pay rate
Eligibility: Permanent employees
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 months unpaid
Paternity: 12 months unpaid
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Long Service Leave: 8.6667 weeks after 10 years (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Keep records for 7 years
Penalties: Fair Work Act penalties
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Australia Day: 2025-01-27
Good Friday: 2025-04-18
Easter Saturday: 2025-04-19
Easter Monday: 2025-04-21
Anzac Day: 2025-04-25
Frequently asked questions
Why is Queensland's Queen's Birthday in October?
Queensland observes the Queen's Birthday public holiday in October, not June like most other states. This is due to the Show Day public holiday occurring in August.
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