There’s been an update to the rate of interest for contractors operating in our portable long service leave schemes.
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Update to contractor interest rates
19 August 2026
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Learn more about the Services Industry Scheme
From 1 April 2025, portable long service leave coverage in the ACT will extend to eligible workers in the services industry with the commencement of the Services Industry Scheme.
The scheme incorporates the existing Contract Cleaning Industry Scheme and new industries of hairdressing and beauty services and accommodation and food services, including hospitality services.
The scheme incorporates the existing Contract Cleaning Industry Scheme and new industries of hairdressing and beauty services and accommodation and food services, including hospitality services.
Services Industry Scheme Communication Kit for Employers
ACT Leave has developed a comprehensive Services Industry Scheme Communication Kit for all Services Industry employers, designed to help you prepare for your entry into the scheme on 1 July 2026.
The kit contains helpful information about the Services Industry Scheme, as well as resources to assist you to communicate with your employees about the scheme.
The kit contains helpful information about the Services Industry Scheme, as well as resources to assist you to communicate with your employees about the scheme.
Access your Worker Annual Statement
Worker Annual Statements are now available on the worker portal. To view your statement, log in to the portal and go to Correspondence – Documents.
If you’ve chosen to receive a paper copy of your statement, you can expect to receive it by post from mid-September. Delivery times may vary depending on your industry.
If you’ve chosen to receive a paper copy of your statement, you can expect to receive it by post from mid-September. Delivery times may vary depending on your industry.