Quarrying Award Allowances 2025–26
Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000055
Allowances under the Quarrying 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 |
|---|---|---|
| First aid allowance — Cement and lime industry | $0.71 per hour | First aid allowance — Cement and lime industry |
| First aid allowance — Quarrying industry | $0.52 per hour | First aid allowance — Quarrying industry |
| Meal allowance — overtime | $18.27 per shift | Meal allowance — overtime |
| Reasonable board and lodging — Cement and lime industry | $609.80 per week | Reasonable board and lodging — Cement and lime industry |
| Reasonable board and lodging — Quarrying industry | $610.15 per week | Reasonable board and lodging — Quarrying industry |
| Vehicle allowance | $0.98 per km | Vehicle allowance |
See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide
Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000055, effective 1 July 2025.
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