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
| Allowance | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| First aid allowance | $0.67 per hour | If 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 week | If 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 shift | If 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 meal | If 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 night | If 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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