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Car Parking Award Allowances 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000095

Allowances under the Car Parking 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
First aid allowance$0.67 per hourIf you hold a current first aid certificate and your employer has appointed you as the person responsible for first aid, you receive $0.67 per hour (up to a maximum of $25.41 per week).
Laundry allowance (full-time)$16.85 per weekIf your employer requires you to launder your own uniform or special clothing, you are entitled to a weekly laundry allowance of $16.85.
Laundry allowance (part-time or casual)$3.31 per shiftIf your employer requires you to launder your own uniform or special clothing, you are entitled to a per-shift laundry allowance of $3.31.
Meal allowance$13.18 per mealIf you are required to work overtime, you are entitled to a meal allowance of $13.18 per meal period during overtime.
Accommodation reimbursement$0.00 per nightIf your employer requires you to stay away from home overnight for work, you are entitled to reimbursement of the demonstrable cost of suitable accommodation.
Transfer travel time allowance$0.00 If your employer requires you to transfer to a different work location, you are entitled to payment at the appropriate rate for the time spent travelling.
Transfer travel costs reimbursement$0.00 If your employer requires you to transfer to a different work location, you are entitled to reimbursement of reasonable travel costs.

See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide

Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000095, effective 1 July 2025.

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