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Storage & Wholesale Award Allowances 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000084

Allowances under the Storage & Wholesale 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
Cold work allowance (15.6°C to -18.9°C)$1.07 per hourIf you are required to work in refrigerated areas at temperatures from 15.6°C (4°F) down to -18.9°C (-2°F), you receive an additional allowance per hour.
Cold work allowance (-18.9°C to -23.3°C)$1.61 per hourIf you are required to work in temperatures below -18.9°C (-2°F) and down to -23.3°C (-10°F), you receive an increased allowance per hour.
Cold work allowance (below -23.3°C)$2.15 per hourIf you are required to work in temperatures below -23.3°C (-10°F), you receive the highest cold work allowance per hour.
First aid allowance$16.11 per weekIf you hold a current first aid certificate and are appointed as first aid officer, you receive a weekly first aid allowance.
Meal allowance (overtime)$21.44 per mealIf you are required to work overtime without being given prior notice, you are entitled to a meal allowance. Not payable to casual employees.
Protective clothing/footwear reimbursement$0.00 If you are required to wear protective clothing or footwear for your work and must purchase it yourself, your employer must reimburse the reasonable cost.
Vehicle / travel allowance (different location)$0.00 If you are required to work at a different location than usual, you are entitled to reimbursement of additional fares and, on Monday to Saturday, additional travel time at your minimum hourly rate.

See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide

Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000084, effective 1 July 2025.

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