Joinery & Building Trades Award Allowances 2025–26
Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000029
Allowances under the Joinery & Building Trades 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meal allowance (overtime) | $19.00 per meal | If you work overtime for more than 1.5 hours and your employer did not give you notice the day before, you are entitled to a meal allowance of $19.00. |
| Tool allowance (carpenter) | $39.60 per week | If you are a carpenter required to supply and maintain your own tools, you are entitled to $39.60 per week. |
| Tool allowance (assembler) | $11.83 per week | If you are an assembler required to supply and maintain your own tools, you are entitled to $11.83 per week. |
See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide
Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000029, effective 1 July 2025.
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