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Plumbing Award Allowances 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000036

Allowances under the Plumbing 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)$16.99 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 $16.99.
Vehicle allowance$0.98 per kmIf you are required to use your own vehicle for work purposes, you are entitled to $0.98 per kilometre.

See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide

Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000036, effective 1 July 2025.

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