{
  "slug": "pastoral",
  "code": "MA000035",
  "name": "Pastoral Award 2020",
  "shortLabel": "Pastoral 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": "FLH 1",
      "label": "Farm & livestock hand – level 1",
      "roles": "Entry-level farm/station hand",
      "weekly": 978.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 25.74,
      "hourlyCasual": 32.18,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "FLH 2",
      "label": "Farm & livestock hand – level 2",
      "roles": "Some experience / basic competencies",
      "weekly": 1004.9,
      "hourlyPermanent": 26.44,
      "hourlyCasual": 33.05,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "FLH 3",
      "label": "Farm & livestock hand – level 3",
      "roles": "Experienced hand",
      "weekly": 1006.8,
      "hourlyPermanent": 26.49,
      "hourlyCasual": 33.11,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "FLH 4",
      "label": "Farm & livestock hand – level 4",
      "roles": "Skilled hand / machinery operation",
      "weekly": 1029.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 27.08,
      "hourlyCasual": 33.85,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "FLH 5",
      "label": "Farm & livestock hand – level 5",
      "roles": "Advanced skilled hand",
      "weekly": 1046.9,
      "hourlyPermanent": 27.55,
      "hourlyCasual": 34.44,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "FLH 6",
      "label": "Farm & livestock hand – level 6",
      "roles": "Highly skilled / leading hand duties",
      "weekly": 1062.9,
      "hourlyPermanent": 27.97,
      "hourlyCasual": 34.96,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "FLH 7",
      "label": "Farm & livestock hand – level 7",
      "roles": "Specialist / supervisory",
      "weekly": 1119.1,
      "hourlyPermanent": 29.45,
      "hourlyCasual": 36.81,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "FLH 8",
      "label": "Farm & livestock hand – level 8",
      "roles": "Senior specialist / overseer",
      "weekly": 1202.5,
      "hourlyPermanent": 31.64,
      "hourlyCasual": 39.55,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    }
  ],
  "penalties": [
    {
      "id": "saturday",
      "name": "Saturday (overtime)",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.75
    },
    {
      "id": "sunday",
      "name": "Sunday (overtime)",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2.25
    },
    {
      "id": "publicholiday",
      "name": "Public holiday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2.25
    }
  ],
  "juniors": null,
  "apprentices": null,
  "allowances": [
    {
      "name": "Keep (board & lodging) deduction",
      "amount": "employer may deduct $165.86 per week where keep is provided"
    },
    {
      "name": "Found employees deduction",
      "amount": "deduct $42.05 per day for found employees"
    },
    {
      "name": "Leading hand & first aid allowances",
      "amount": "apply — calculate via Fair Work PACT (not included in the rates above)"
    }
  ]
}