Transmission Line, Plant Or Equipment Work Allowance


Award Definition

Electrical Power Industry Award 2010 [MA000088]

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Applies from: 01/07/2023

Allowance Description
An employee will be paid an allowance of $59.74 per week when required to perform work on overhead or underground power lines or any closely associated plant or equipment for the transmission or distribution of electricity (including substations, transformer stations, public lighting and switchboards or distribution boards).

What to pay

$1.59 per hour up to a maximum of $59.74 per week

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?

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