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Australia fixed-term contract: can it run for more than 2 years?

Jez Smith4 October 2026

Fair Work says fixed-term contracts entered into on or after 6 December 2023 generally cannot run for longer than 2 years, including extensions or renewals, unless an exception applies. Official source: Fair Work Ombudsman. Guide: https://getinstantlaw.com/employment-workplace-problems

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