Towers Allowance - Higher Than 15 Metres


Award Definition

Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2010 [MA000025]

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Applies from: 01/07/2023

Allowance Description

An employee working on a chimney stack, spire, tower radio or television mast or tower, air shaft (other than above ground in a multistorey building), lift shaft, service shaft, cooling tower or silo, where the construction exceeds 15 metres in height will be paid:

  • for all work above 15 metres an allowance of $0.76 per hour; and
  • for work above each further 15 metres an additional allowance of $0.76 per hour.


What to pay

$0.84 per hour with an additiona

Notes

This allowance is based on a working condition or a disability as part of working a shift.

Should you withhold tax?

Withhold tax from this allowance

Should super be paid on this allowance?

This allowance forms part of ordinary times earnings

Should payroll tax be paid on this allowance?

Include this allowance for payroll tax purposes

How is it treated on the payment summary?

Include this allowance as part of gross wages

How should it be reported for Single Touch Payroll?

Gross PAYEVNTEMP47

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