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Electrical Power Ops Award Allowances 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000088

Allowances under the Electrical Power 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
Meal allowance$20.33 per shiftMeal allowance
Motor vehicle allowance—Motor vehicle$0.99 per kmMotor vehicle allowance—Motor vehicle
Motor vehicle allowance—Motorcycle$0.33 per kmMotor vehicle allowance—Motorcycle
Tool allowance$23.55 per weekTool allowance

See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide

Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000088, effective 1 July 2025.

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