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Pest Control Ops Award Allowances 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000097

Allowances under the Pest Control 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
Country work—board and lodging$121.05 per shiftCountry work—board and lodging
Country work—meal allowance$11.26 per shiftCountry work—meal allowance
Meal allowance—overtime for more than 2 hours without proper notice$18.19 per shiftMeal allowance—overtime for more than 2 hours without proper notice
Motor vehicle allowance$0.98 per kmMotor vehicle allowance
First aid allowance$20.83 per weekFirst aid allowance
Leading hand allowance—11 to 21 employees$58.65 per weekLeading hand allowance—11 to 21 employees

See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide

Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000097, effective 1 July 2025.

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