Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Third Reading

Summary

Coal mining workers would get improved long service leave entitlements through changes to existing industrial relations legislation. The amendment modifies how long service leave is calculated and accessed for employees in the coal mining industry, addressing gaps between what coal miners currently receive and entitlements available in other industries. This matters because coal miners often work in demanding conditions and face industry volatility, so clearer long service leave protections provide them with better job security and the ability to take extended breaks without losing income. The change affects both workers and coal mining employers who will need to adjust their leave management practices to comply with the new requirements.

What happens at this stage

The final vote in this chamber on the bill as a whole, after all amendments have been considered. If it passes, the bill moves to the other chamber to go through the same process. If both chambers have already agreed to identical text, the bill proceeds directly to Royal Assent.

Next: The other chamber, which runs the same process from First Reading, or Royal Assent if both chambers have already agreed