Alpine Resorts Award Allowances 2025–26
Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000092
Allowances under the Alpine Resorts Award are extra payments for specific conditions, skills, or expenses. They are one of the most commonly missed entitlements after penalty rates.
Current allowances
| Allowance | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Meal allowance (overtime) | $16.73 per meal | If you work overtime for more than 2 hours and your employer did not give you notice the day before, you are entitled to a meal allowance of $16.73. |
| Boot allowance | $0.16 per hour | If your employer requires specific footwear and does not supply it, you are entitled to $0.16 per hour worked. |
| Equipment allowance | $0.33 per hour | If your employer requires you to supply your own equipment (other than footwear), you are entitled to $0.33 per hour worked. |
| Sewerage treatment plant allowance | $11.63 per shift | If you are required to work at a sewerage treatment plant, you are entitled to $11.63 per shift. |
| Airfare reimbursement (Snowsports Instructors) | $1231.00 per season | If you are a Snowsports Instructor in Category A, B, or C, your employer will reimburse your airfare up to $1,231 for travel to the resort. |
See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide
Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000092, effective 1 July 2025.
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