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Fair Work Ombudsman - New fixed term contract rules
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December 2025
Fair Work Ombudsman - New fixed term contract rules

A new version of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (FTCIS) has been published, following recent changes to additional fixed term contract exceptions.

Reminder: Fixed term contracts

Since 6 December 2023, there have been limitations on how fixed term contracts can be used. These include time limitations, renewal limitations and consecutive contract limitations.

There are exceptions to when these limitations apply. Some of the exceptions (known as the additional exceptions) relate to specific sectors. Previously, all of the additional exceptions were temporary.

Changes to additional fixed term contract exceptions

From 1 November 2025, changes apply to the additional exceptions, including:

  • ending temporary exceptions for some sectors
  • extending temporary exceptions for some sectors to 1 November 2026 with additional requirements
  • making the exceptions for some sectors ongoing.

To learn more, go to our news article New Fixed Term Contract Information Statement.

A new version of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (FTCIS) has been published, following recent changes to additional fixed term contract exceptions.

Reminder: Fixed term contracts

Since 6 December 2023, there have been limitations on how fixed term contracts can be used. These include time limitations, renewal limitations and consecutive contract limitations.

There are exceptions to when these limitations apply. Some of the exceptions (known as the additional exceptions) relate to specific sectors. Previously, all of the additional exceptions were temporary.

Changes to additional fixed term contract exceptions

From 1 November 2025, changes apply to the additional exceptions, including:

  • ending temporary exceptions for some sectors
  • extending temporary exceptions for some sectors to 1 November 2026 with additional requirements
  • making the exceptions for some sectors ongoing.

To learn more, go to our news article New Fixed Term Contract Information Statement.