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  "slug": "plumbing",
  "code": "MA000036",
  "name": "Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020",
  "shortLabel": "Plumbing 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.",
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      "label": "Worker level 1(a) – new entrant",
      "roles": "Entry-level plumbing/mechanical services worker",
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      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
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      "id": "Worker L1d",
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      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Tradesperson L1",
      "label": "Tradesperson level 1",
      "roles": "Qualified/registered plumber (the trade rate)",
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      "hourlyCasual": 39.54,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Tradesperson L2",
      "label": "Tradesperson level 2",
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      "hourlyCasual": 40.69,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Special class L1",
      "label": "Tradesperson – special class level 1",
      "roles": "Special-class plumber/gasfitter",
      "weekly": 1272.08,
      "hourlyPermanent": 33.48,
      "hourlyCasual": 41.85,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Special class L2",
      "label": "Tradesperson – special class level 2",
      "roles": "Senior special-class tradesperson",
      "weekly": 1303.78,
      "hourlyPermanent": 34.31,
      "hourlyCasual": 42.89,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Advanced L1",
      "label": "Advanced tradesperson level 1",
      "roles": "Advanced plumbing & mechanical services",
      "weekly": 1338.98,
      "hourlyPermanent": 35.24,
      "hourlyCasual": 44.05,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Advanced L2",
      "label": "Advanced tradesperson level 2",
      "roles": "Senior advanced tradesperson",
      "weekly": 1365.78,
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      "hourlyCasual": 44.93,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    }
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      "id": "saturday",
      "name": "Saturday (overtime, first 2 hours)",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.75
    },
    {
      "id": "sunday",
      "name": "Sunday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2.25
    },
    {
      "id": "publicholiday",
      "name": "Public holiday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2.75
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  "juniors": null,
  "apprentices": null,
  "allowances": [
    {
      "name": "Industry & special fixed allowance",
      "amount": "all-purpose, included in the rates above"
    },
    {
      "name": "Plumbing trade & registration allowance",
      "amount": "all-purpose, included in tradesperson rates above"
    },
    {
      "name": "First aid allowance",
      "amount": "$4.03 per day"
    },
    {
      "name": "Leading hand – 2–5 employees",
      "amount": "$1.56 per hour (in addition to the rate)"
    },
    {
      "name": "Computing quantities allowance",
      "amount": "$6.71 per day"
    }
  ]
}