Change in locality - accommodation allowance - Cement and lime employees/ Quarrying employees


Award Definition

Cement, Lime and Quarrying Award 2020 [MA000055]

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Applies from: 01/07/2023

Allowance Description
the provision of reasonable board and lodging or a reasonable allowance to cover the cost incurred for board and lodging, not exceeding the amount calculated at the rate of $609.80 per week cement and lime employees and $610.15 per week for quarrying employees 

What to pay

up to $609.80/ $610.15 per week to cover the cost of board and lodging

Notes

This is a type of expense allowance where we would expect the employee to claim a deduction for this in their tax return

Should you withhold tax?

Do not withhold from this allowancd

Should super be paid on this allowance?

This allowance should not form 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?

Show the allowance separately in the allowance box

How should it be reported for Single Touch Payroll?

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