Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Last mentioned: Mar 8, 2026

Timeline

  1. ACTU 5-Week Push

    ACTU formally launches its campaign for a fifth week of annual leave.

  2. Right to Disconnect

    New laws introduced to allow workers to ignore work communications outside of hours.

  3. Fair Work Act

    National Employment Standards (NES) codify the 4-week minimum leave entitlement.

  4. 4-Week Standard Set

    Four weeks of annual leave becomes the standard for most Australian workers.

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ACTU Pushes for Five Weeks Annual Leave to Combat National Burnout

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has launched a landmark campaign to increase the national minimum annual leave entitlement from four to five weeks. The proposal aims to modernize the Fair Work Act and address the rising crisis of workplace stress and burnout across the country.

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