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Fixed-Term Contract Cap Checker — Are You Now Permanent?
Your fixed-term contracts (with this employer, since Dec 2023)
Add each consecutive fixed-term contract you've had with the same employer. Renewals and extensions count as separate contracts under s333E.
Contract 1
Does an exception apply?
Section 333F lists exceptions to the cap. Most don't apply to most workers. If unsure, leave on "none".
Sources
- • Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ss333E, 333F (inserted by Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act 2022, in effect 6 December 2023)
- • Fair Work Information Statement — Fixed Term Contracts (FWO)
- • High income threshold $183,100 for 2025-26 (FWC)
- • Last verified 2026-05-02.
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