Amusement Award Allowances 2025–26
Rates effective 17 October 2025 · MA000080
Allowances under the Amusement 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 |
|---|---|---|
| First aid allowance | $0.56 per hour | If you hold a current first aid certificate and are appointed by your employer as the first aid officer, you are entitled to a first aid allowance. It is paid per hour worked, up to a weekly maximum. |
| First aid allowance (weekly maximum) | $21.37 per week | The first aid allowance of $0.56/hr is capped at a maximum of $21.37 per week. |
| Meal allowance | $14.62 per meal | If your employer requires you to work overtime and a meal break falls within that overtime, you are entitled to a meal allowance per meal. |
| Vehicle allowance (use of own vehicle) | $0.98 per km | If your employer requires you to use your own vehicle for work purposes, you are entitled to a per-kilometre allowance. |
| Uniform laundering allowance | $1.32 per shift | If your employer requires you to launder a uniform at your own expense, you are entitled to a daily laundering allowance (up to a weekly cap). |
| Uniform laundering allowance (weekly maximum) | $6.62 per week | The daily uniform laundering allowance of $1.32/day is capped at $6.62 per week. |
| Cancelled shift allowance (casual) | $0.00 per shift | If you are a casual employee and your employer cancels your shift without proper notice, you are entitled to payment for 3 hours at the minimum hourly rate for your grade. |
| In charge allowance (golf, bowling, tennis) | $56.95 per week | If you are in charge of a golf course with more than 18 holes, bowling greens, or lawn tennis courts, you are entitled to a weekly in-charge allowance. |
| Tool allowance (carpenter) | $30.88 per week | If you are a carpenter required to supply and maintain your own tools, you are entitled to a weekly tool allowance. |
| Tool allowance (other tradesperson) | $15.83 per week | If you are a tradesperson (not a carpenter) required to supply and maintain your own tools, you are entitled to a weekly tool allowance. |
| Tractor/plant allowance | $0.84 per hour | If you are required to operate a tractor or plant equipment, you are entitled to an hourly allowance (up to a weekly maximum). |
See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide
Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000080, effective 17 October 2025.
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