We wanted to give our members a heads-up about long service leave claims at Easter time so that you can try to get ahead of the curve and make the most of your well-earned break.

In the run up to Easter we typically see a big increase in claims for long service leave benefits, so it’s really important to get your application in early. With the Good Friday public holiday falling on Friday 29 March 2024, Easter occurs relatively early this year. We are recommending that members submit their application to claim a long service leave benefit before Friday 23 February 2024 for the best chance of receiving your benefit in time for Easter.

Don’t leave all your eggs in one basket this Easter – make sure to submit your application as early as possible. If you submit your claim after Friday 23 February 2024, we are unlikely to be able to process your claim before Easter – applications can also take longer to process if we are required to verify details or obtain further information.

If you’d like to know more about how the process works, what you will need when submitting your application, or how your rate of pay will be calculated, check out our ‘Claiming Long Service Leave‘ help page.

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