Racing Clubs Award Allowances 2025–26
Rates effective 14 October 2025 · MA000013
Allowances under the Racing Clubs 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 | $0.56 per hour | If you hold a current first aid qualification (St John Ambulance or equivalent) AND your employer has specifically appointed you to perform first aid duties, you are entitled to $0.56 per hour (maximum $21.37 per week). |
| Wet work footwear allowance | $6.00 per meeting | If you are required to work in rain or wet conditions underfoot at a race meeting, and your employer does not supply waterproof footwear, you are entitled to $6.00 per meeting (maximum $12.00 per week). |
| Meal allowance — overtime | $14.62 per meal | If you are required to work overtime for 1.5 hours or more immediately after your ordinary finishing time (or after 8 hours on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday), and your employer does not provide a meal, you are entitled to $14.62. |
| Liquor supervisor allowance | $25.64 per week | If you are a casual liquor employee who is directed to supervise or be responsible for bar attendants or cashiers, you are entitled to an additional $25.64 per week. |
| Late finish allowance — liquor | $5.62 per engagement | If you are a casual liquor employee and you finish work after 10:00 pm, you are entitled to an additional $5.62 per engagement. |
See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide
Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000013, effective 14 October 2025.
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