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Employment Leave Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 06 Aug 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This omnibus bill replaces the Holidays Act 2003 and seeks to establish a new framework for leave entitlement that is simple and clear, and provides certainty to employees and employers about their entitlements and obligations.
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Assented on 05 Aug 2026

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Act: Employment Leave Act 2026

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The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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