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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

AllowanceAmountWhen it applies
Meal allowance (overtime)$18.38 per mealIf 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 dayIf your employer does not supply or launder required protective clothing, you are entitled to $0.72 per day.
Clothing allowance (weekly)$3.60 per weekIf 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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