Register for ACT portable long service leave (hospitality / beauty)
ACT extends portable LSL to cafés, restaurants, accommodation, hair and beauty from 1 July 2026.
Who must comply
ACT employers in hospitality, accommodation, hair and beauty.
What triggers it
Employing workers in covered industries from 1 July 2026.
When due
Registration from commencement; quarterly returns and levies.
Evidence required
Registration confirmation, quarterly returns, payment records.
Max penalty
Civil penalties + payment of levies in arrears with interest
Effective from
1 July 2026
Summary
From 1 July 2026, the ACT extends its portable Long Service Leave scheme to cover hospitality (cafés, restaurants, accommodation) and hair and beauty industries. Employers must register, pay quarterly levies, and lodge returns. Workers accrue portable LSL across employers within the covered industries.
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Source legislation
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Source: https://worksafe.act.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/portable-long-service-leave. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.