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Employers

Portable long service leave benefits for Queenslanders working in community services

How portable long service leave works

Our legislation provides a fair and efficient system of portable long service leave for community service workers in Queensland. Find out what employers have to know.

Who is eligible?

Our legislation provides a fair and efficient system of portable long service leave for community service workers in Queensland. Find out what employers have to know.

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Employer obligations

A guide to your obligations as a community services industry employer. From registering with QLeave, through to keeping your books and records up-to-date, we lead you each step of the way.

Employer returns

You need to give details to QLeave about your workers’ service at the end of each quarter. You can do this by submitting an online return.

Pay the levy

There are many ways to pay the levy. Find out how.

Claim back long service leave payments

QLeave may reimburse you for some, or all, of the long service leave payment you make to your worker. Find out how it works.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to your portable long service leave questions here.

Remediation program

QLeave is undertaking a program of work to enhance the operational and functional performance of our long service leave schemes.

Information for bookkeepers and accountants

Information about the Community Services Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Scheme for bookkeepers and accountants.

News

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Acknowledgement of Country

QLeave acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of this country throughout Australia, and their connection to land and community.

We pay our respect to all Traditional Owners and to their Elders past and present.