The headline federal annual-leave entitlement is 30 days for each completed year after one year of service and two days per month after six months but before one year. The actual balance must be reconciled against leave taken, carryover and employer records.
The complete annual-leave authority hub
Outside this pageSick, maternity and other specialist leave calculations
Separate entitlement from the HR balance
The statutory headline is only the starting point. The ledger must show accrual, leave used, carryover and any contractual enhancement.
- Check continuous service dates.
- Request the full leave ledger, not only a closing balance.
- Separate annual leave from sick, parental and unpaid leave.
Review unused leave at termination
Unused annual leave may form a settlement line, but the days and wage basis should be shown explicitly.
- Confirm the final eligible day count.
- Identify the wage basis used.
- Reconcile against prior encashments and carried days.
Resolve a disputed balance
A defensible challenge compares HR records with approvals, calendars, payslips and the contract.
- Collect approved leave requests.
- Mark public holidays and weekends consistently.
- Ask payroll to show the calculation rather than only the total.
Use the tool that matches your evidence question.
Official sources and limitations
Each source supports a defined part of this overview. It does not confirm your contract facts, payroll records or jurisdiction.