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Levy Payers

Over $1.1 billion in long service leave claims paid to industry workers.

New Levy Payment Portal

Our new Building and Construction Levy Payment Portal is here. It's designed to save time, simplify updates and facilitate faster approvals.

How portable long service works

Building and construction industry workers are entitled to long service leave payments regardless of whether they work on different projects for one or more employers. Read more about the Portable Long Service Scheme and how it affects you.

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What is the levy?

The Portable Long Service Leave Scheme is funded by a levy imposed on the total cost, whether direct or indirect, of building and construction work in Queensland costing $150,000 or more (excluding GST). Discover more about how the levy works.

Notify new work

If you're undertaking building and construction work in Queensland (including maintenance), where the total cost of work is $150,000 or more (excluding GST), you need to notify QLeave promptly. Read more about your obligations.

Pay the levy

There are many ways to pay the levy. Use our calculator to help you determine the levy to be paid.

Change work details

We understand there may be changes to building and construction work details. Find out how to make these changes.

Finalise work details

Is work on your building and construction project complete? Find out if you have to finalise anything with QLeave.

Using the online portal

Find out how to sign up for and use the online portal.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to your portable long service leave levy questions here.

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Acknowledgement of Country

QLeave acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of this country throughout Australia, and their connection to land and community.

We pay our respect to all Traditional Owners and to their Elders past and present.