Australian Capital Territory
Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Building and Construction Industry Levy Determination 2012
Disallowable instrument DI2012–107
made under the  
Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Act 2009, Section 51 (1), Determination of Levy - Employers
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Act 2009 establishes the portable long service leave scheme for workers in a covered industry, namely, building and construction, contract cleaning and the community sector.

Under section 51 (1) of the Act the Minister may determine the levy payable by employers for each quarter.

This Disallowable Instrument related to the building and construction industry and sets the levy at 1.75% of ordinary wages paid by employers to their employees.  The instrument takes effect from 1 October 2012.

In making this recommendation the Minister has taken into account the recommendation of the governing board (the Long Service Leave Board).