{
  "slug": "meat",
  "code": "MA000059",
  "name": "Meat Industry Award 2020",
  "shortLabel": "Meat Industry Award",
  "financialYear": "2026-27",
  "effectiveFrom": "2026-07-01",
  "published": "2026-06-24",
  "payGuideUrl": "https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages/pay-guides",
  "casualLoadingPct": 25,
  "source": "Derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides",
  "disclaimer": "Indicative minimum award rates for general information only, derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides. RosterElf is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Fair Work Ombudsman. Do not rely on this data for payroll decisions — rates depend on award coverage, enterprise agreements and individual circumstances and change periodically. Always verify against the current Fair Work pay guide before setting or paying wages. Provided without warranty; RosterElf Pty Ltd accepts no liability for reliance on it.",
  "classifications": [
    {
      "id": "Level 1",
      "label": "Level 1",
      "roles": "Entry-level: labouring, packing, general hands",
      "weekly": 978.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 25.74,
      "hourlyCasual": 32.18,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 2",
      "label": "Level 2",
      "roles": "Basic slaughtering/boning duties, some experience",
      "weekly": 1004.9,
      "hourlyPermanent": 26.44,
      "hourlyCasual": 33.05,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 3",
      "label": "Level 3",
      "roles": "Slaughtering, boning, slicing with competency",
      "weekly": 1010.9,
      "hourlyPermanent": 26.6,
      "hourlyCasual": 33.25,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 4",
      "label": "Level 4",
      "roles": "Skilled slaughtering/boning, multi-task operators",
      "weekly": 1034.6,
      "hourlyPermanent": 27.23,
      "hourlyCasual": 34.04,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 5",
      "label": "Level 5",
      "roles": "Advanced skilled operators, leading hands",
      "weekly": 1052.9,
      "hourlyPermanent": 27.71,
      "hourlyCasual": 34.64,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 6",
      "label": "Level 6",
      "roles": "Highly skilled / supervisory operators",
      "weekly": 1074.5,
      "hourlyPermanent": 28.28,
      "hourlyCasual": 35.35,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Level 7",
      "label": "Level 7",
      "roles": "Trade-qualified / specialist meat workers",
      "weekly": 1119.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 29.45,
      "hourlyCasual": 36.81,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    }
  ],
  "penalties": [
    {
      "id": "saturday",
      "name": "Saturday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5
    },
    {
      "id": "sunday",
      "name": "Sunday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2
    },
    {
      "id": "publicholiday",
      "name": "Public holiday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2
    }
  ],
  "juniors": {
    "17": 0.6,
    "18": 0.75,
    "19": 0.85,
    "Under 17": 0.5
  },
  "apprentices": [
    {
      "stage": "1st year / Stage 1 (did not complete year 12)",
      "weekly": 559.55,
      "hourly": 14.73
    },
    {
      "stage": "2nd year / Stage 2",
      "weekly": 671.46,
      "hourly": 17.67
    },
    {
      "stage": "3rd year / Stage 3",
      "weekly": 951.24,
      "hourly": 25.03
    },
    {
      "stage": "4th year / Stage 4",
      "weekly": 1063.15,
      "hourly": 27.98
    }
  ],
  "allowances": [
    {
      "name": "Clothing allowance – meat processing establishment",
      "amount": "$0.74 per day (max $3.70 per week)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cold work allowance – below 0°C but not below −16°C",
      "amount": "$0.77 per hour"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cold work allowance – below −16°C but not below −18°C",
      "amount": "$1.33 per hour"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cold work allowance – below −18°C but not below −21°C",
      "amount": "$1.88 per hour"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cold work allowance – below −21°C",
      "amount": "$2.56 per hour"
    },
    {
      "name": "First aid allowance",
      "amount": "$4.18 per day"
    },
    {
      "name": "Leading hand – supervising 3–9 employees",
      "amount": "$17.91 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Leading hand – supervising 10 or more",
      "amount": "$25.74 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Meal allowance – overtime",
      "amount": "$19.14"
    }
  ]
}