From www.russellkennedy.com.au: The Supreme Court of Victoria confirmed the extensive reach of the LeavePlus portable long service leave scheme, ruling that businesses outside the traditional construction industry may still be liable for contributions.

The cases involved EnergyAustralia and Detector Inspector, where both employers were deemed to fall under the scheme due to the nature of their maintenance work.

Employers must now reassess their obligations concerning the scheme, as failure to comply could result in significant retrospective liabilities.