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Professional Employees Award Allowances 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000065

Allowances under the Professional Employees 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
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 driven.

See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide

Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000065, effective 1 July 2025.

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