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Models Ops Award Allowances 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000117

Allowances under the Models 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
Casual employees:$0.00 per shiftCasual employees:
Full-time and part-time employees:$0.00 per shiftFull-time and part-time employees:
Meal allowances—Late night—second meal break$17.03 per shiftMeal allowances—Late night—second meal break
Meal allowances—Overtime on Sunday$17.03 per shiftMeal allowances—Overtime on Sunday
Meal allowances—Overtime on Sunday—more than 8 hours’ work$15.29 per shiftMeal allowances—Overtime on Sunday—more than 8 hours’ work
Meal allowances—Overtime—at least one hour$17.03 per shiftMeal allowances—Overtime—at least one hour

See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide

Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000117, effective 1 July 2025.

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