Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading

Summary

Coal miners in Australia would get changes to how long service leave works in their industry. This amends existing long service leave legislation to create special rules for the coal mining sector, recognising the unique conditions workers face in that industry. The change matters because coal miners often work in demanding conditions and may struggle with standard long service leave arrangements, so tailored provisions could give them better access to time off and job security protections when they take extended leave.

What happens at this stage

The main debate on whether the chamber supports the broad purpose of the bill. Members speak to its overall merits and concerns rather than the fine print. The government outlines its policy intentions; the opposition and crossbench put their case. This is the stage that determines whether the bill proceeds at all.

Next: Consideration in Detail (House) or Committee of the Whole (Senate), where the bill is examined clause by clause