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Changes to contractor interest rates

19 February 2026

There’s been an update to the rate of interest for contractors operating in our portable long service leave schemes. 

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ACT Leave will be closed on Wednesday 26 August 2026 as we will be offsite for a Corporate Planning Day.

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The Services Industry Scheme has commenced!
From today, 1 April 2025, the Contract Cleaning Industry Scheme no longer exists as a separate scheme and has been rolled into the new Services Industry Scheme. 

The new industries of hairdressing and beauty services and accommodation and food services, including hospitality services will join the scheme on 1 July 2026.

There are no changes to employer obligations or worker entitlements under the new scheme.  
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Important update: Changes to the Services Industry Scheme
On 20 March 2025 the Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations announced changes to the upcoming Services Industry Scheme. 

From 1 April 2025 the Contract Cleaning Industry Scheme will transition into the new Services Industry Scheme. 

However, the new industries of hairdressing and beauty and food and accommodation services will now join the Services Industry Scheme on 1 July 2026.