Aquaculture Award Allowances 2025–26
Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000114
Allowances under the Aquaculture 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finfish attendants—diving equipment (in addition to diving allowance under clause 18.2(b)) | $6.81 per hour | Finfish attendants—diving equipment (in addition to diving allowance under clause 18.2(b)) |
| Meal allowance—overtime of more than 2 hours—first meal | $21.81 per shift | Meal allowance—overtime of more than 2 hours—first meal |
| Meal allowance—overtime of more than 2 hours—not required to work or less work than advised—surplus meal | $21.81 per shift | Meal allowance—overtime of more than 2 hours—not required to work or less work than advised—surplus meal |
| Meal allowance—overtime of more than 2 hours—second/subsequent meal | $21.81 per shift | Meal allowance—overtime of more than 2 hours—second/subsequent meal |
| Tool allowance | $11.52 per week | Tool allowance |
| Travelling time and allowance—use of private vehicle | $0.98 per km | Travelling time and allowance—use of private vehicle |
See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide
Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000114, effective 1 July 2025.
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