Vehicle Repair Award Allowances 2025–26
Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000089
Allowances under the Vehicle Repair 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meal allowance (overtime) | $17.93 per meal | If you work overtime for more than 2 hours and your employer did not give you notice the day before, you are entitled to a meal allowance of $17.93. |
| Tool allowance (apprentice — 1st & 2nd year) | $5.88 per week | If you are an apprentice in your 1st or 2nd year and are required to supply your own tools, you are entitled to $5.88 per week. |
| Tool allowance (apprentice — 3rd & 4th year) | $12.14 per week | If you are an apprentice in your 3rd or 4th year and are required to supply your own tools, you are entitled to $12.14 per week. |
See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide
Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000089, effective 1 July 2025.
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