Victoria, Australia
Complete guide to Victoria employee leave entitlements under National Employment Standards and Victorian long service leave.
20
Annual leave
13
Public holidays
state
Location type
2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 20
Calculation: 4 weeks per year
Pro-rata: Pro-rata for part-time
Carryover: Accumulates over time
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 10
Statutory pay: Base pay rate
Eligibility: All permanent employees
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 months unpaid
Paternity: 12 months unpaid
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Long Service Leave: After 7 years: pro-rata entitlement (paid)
Family and Domestic Violence Leave: 10 days per year (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Keep records for 7 years
Penalties: Fair Work Act penalties apply
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Australia Day: 2025-01-27
Labour Day: 2025-03-10
Good Friday: 2025-04-18
Saturday before Easter Sunday: 2025-04-19
Easter Monday: 2025-04-21
Frequently asked questions
Does Victoria have different leave rules than other Australian states?
The core NES entitlements are the same across Australia. Victoria has different public holidays (like Melbourne Cup Day) and allows long service leave accrual from 7 years instead of 10.
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