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Corrections Ops Award Allowances 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000110

Allowances under the Corrections Ops 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
Duty away from normal place of work—breakfast between 6.00 am and 8.00 am$24.91 per shiftDuty away from normal place of work—breakfast between 6.00 am and 8.00 am
Duty away from normal place of work—dinner after 6.00 pm$41.52 per shiftDuty away from normal place of work—dinner after 6.00 pm
Duty away from normal place of work—lunch between 12 noon and 2.00 pm$24.91 per shiftDuty away from normal place of work—lunch between 12 noon and 2.00 pm
Meal allowance—meal break at post$21.28 per shiftMeal allowance—meal break at post
Meal allowance—overtime of more than 2 hours$21.28 per shiftMeal allowance—overtime of more than 2 hours
Travelling—transport and fares—motor cycle allowance$0.33 per kmTravelling—transport and fares—motor cycle allowance

See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide

Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000110, effective 1 July 2025.

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