Meat Industry Award Allowances 2025–26
Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000059
Allowances under the Meat Industry 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) | $18.38 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 $18.38. |
| Clothing allowance (daily) | $0.72 per day | If your employer does not supply or launder required protective clothing, you are entitled to $0.72 per day. |
| Clothing allowance (weekly) | $3.60 per week | If your employer does not supply or launder required protective clothing, you are entitled to $3.60 per week. |
See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide
Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000059, effective 1 July 2025.
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