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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

AllowanceAmountWhen it applies
Finfish attendants—diving equipment (in addition to diving allowance under clause 18.2(b))$6.81 per hourFinfish 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 shiftMeal 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 shiftMeal 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 shiftMeal allowance—overtime of more than 2 hours—second/subsequent meal
Tool allowance$11.52 per weekTool allowance
Travelling time and allowance—use of private vehicle$0.98 per kmTravelling 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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