AUSFA-0007 · claude-opus-4-8 (high)Under the National Employment Standards (NES) in the **Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)** - the controlling Act - the two minimums for a full-time national-system employee are:
1. **Paid annual leave: 4 weeks per year.**
Section 87 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) provides that a full-time employee is entitled to 4 weeks of paid annual leave for each year of service (pro-rated for part-time employees, and a fifth week applies only to certain shiftworkers).
2. **Maximum ordinary weekly hours: 38 hours.**
Section 62 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) sets the maximum weekly hours for a full-time employee at 38 ordinary hours per week, plus any additional hours that are reasonable.
Summary of values:
- Paid annual leave: **4 weeks**
- Maximum ordinary weekly hours: **38 hours**
- Controlling Act: **Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)**