Diving Allowance - Ads Operations


Award Definition

Professional Diving Industry (Industrial) Award 2010 [MA000108]

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Allowance Description
In addition to the minimum wage set out in clause 13.1,a Senior Operator (OMB Operations) and Operator (ADS Operations) will be paid a diving allowance of 0.23% of the standard rate per metre or 0.07% of the standard rate per foot. The minimum payment will be calculated as 250 times the diving allowance per foot. Such allowance will be payable only once in respect of dives commenced within a 12 hour period.

What to pay

$1.97 per metre or $0.60 per foot or equivalent pressure, with a minimum payment of $150 per 12 hour period

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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