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
| Allowance | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Duty away from normal place of work—breakfast between 6.00 am and 8.00 am | $24.91 per shift | Duty 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 shift | Duty 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 shift | Duty away from normal place of work—lunch between 12 noon and 2.00 pm |
| Meal allowance—meal break at post | $21.28 per shift | Meal allowance—meal break at post |
| Meal allowance—overtime of more than 2 hours | $21.28 per shift | Meal allowance—overtime of more than 2 hours |
| Travelling—transport and fares—motor cycle allowance | $0.33 per km | Travelling—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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