Crown Employees (Fire & Rescue NSW
Tradespersons) Award 2022
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Application by Industrial Relations Secretary.
(Case No. 210145 of 2023)
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Before Chief Commissioner Constant
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17 July 2023
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VARIATION
1. Delete the
words "2 July 2023" in subclause 48.4 of clause 48, Area, Incidence
and Duration, of the award published 2 December 2022 (393 I.G. 359) and insert
in lieu thereof the words "2 July 2024".
2. Delete
subclause 48.6 of clause 48, Area, Incidence and Duration, and insert in lieu
thereof the following:
48.6 The rates for
2022 in Tables 1, 2 and 3 are for historical purposes.
3. Delete Part B, Monetary
Rates and in lieu thereof insert the following:
PART B
MONETARY RATES
Table 1- Wages
Classifications from the Crown Employees (New South Wales
Fire Brigades - Maintenance, Construction and Miscellaneous Staff) Award
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Clause 5, Rates of
pay
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3/07/2022
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3/07/2023
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Historical Rate
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4.00% increase
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per week
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Classification
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$
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$
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(a) Electrical Department -
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Automotive Electrical
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1194.70
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1242.50
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Battery Fitter
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1194.70
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1242.50
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Electrical Fitter
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1198.10
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1246.00
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Trades Assistant (Electrical Department)
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959.20
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997.60
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Labourer-General (Electrical Department)
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772.70
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803.60
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(b)Workshops Department -
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1131.60
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1176.90
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Blacksmith/Welder
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Bodymaker
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1119.90
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1164.70
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Draughtsperson - 1st year
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1194.70
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1242.50
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- 2nd year
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1216.70
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1265.40
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- 3rd year
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1238.80
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1288.40
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- 4th year
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1261.10
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1311.50
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- thereafter
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1295.70
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1347.50
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Welder
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1131.60
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1176.90
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Fitter and/or Turner
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1089.10
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1132.70
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Motor Mechanic
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1119.90
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1164.70
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Motor Trimmer
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1119.90
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1164.70
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Painter (Vehicle)
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1119.90
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1164.70
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Panel Beater
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1119.90
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1164.70
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Signwriter (Vehicle)
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1089.10
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1132.70
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Trades assistant (Mechanical Workshops)
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925.60
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962.60
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Labourer - General (Mechanical Workshops)
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772.70
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803.60
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(c) Boot Factory - Bootmaker
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1080.70
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1123.90
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(d) Building Maintenance Department -
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Draughtsperson Building services
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- 1st year
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1194.70
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1242.50
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- 2nd year
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1216.70
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1265.40
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- 3rd year
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1238.80
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1288.40
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- 4th year
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1261.10
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1311.50
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- thereafter
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1295.70
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1347.50
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Plumber
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1131.60
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1176.90
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Bricklayer
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1119.90
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1164.70
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Carpenter
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1119.90
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1164.70
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Painter
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1119.90
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1164.70
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Plasterer
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1119.90
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1164.70
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Labourer - Builders
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1099.90
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1143.90
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(e) Cleaner -
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991.10
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1030.70
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Stores Assistant
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1043.70
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1085.40
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Sailmaker
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1089.10
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1132.70
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(h) Hose Repair Department - Hose Assembler and Repairer
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1034.50
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1075.90
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Increases shall apply on and from the first full pay period
to commence on or after the dates expressed in the tables
The Communications Section Classification is from the NSW
Fire Brigades Maintenance and Miscellaneous Staff Enterprise Agreement 2008
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3/07/2022
Historical Rate
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3/07/2023
4.00%
Increase per week
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$
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$
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COMMUNICATION SECTION
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Electronic Technician
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- 1st year
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1541.50
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1603.20
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- 2nd year
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1587.90
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1651.40
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- 3rd year
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1616.30
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1681.00
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- 4th year
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1650.50
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1716.50
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Instrument Maker
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1362.40
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1416.90
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Radio Mechanic
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1300.80
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1352.80
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Telephone Mechanic
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1300.80
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1352.80
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Electronic Tradesperson
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1494.20
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1554.00
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Electrical Mechanic
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1300.80
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1352.80
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Trades Assistant
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1044.90
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1086.70
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Historical Note:
FRNSW Fire Vehicle Repairer Classification from 1 July 2018
(Level 2, 3, 4 from 31 October 2018)
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Level
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Classification
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3/7/2022
Historical
(not including Clause 20. FEA)
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3/7/2022
Historical
(including Clause 20. FEA)
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3/7/2023
(+4.00%)
(not including Clause 20. FEA)
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3/7/2023
(+4.00%)
(including Clause 20. FEA)
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Level 1
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Fire Vehicle Repairer
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A
- 1318.00
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AA
- 1406.70
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A
- 1370.70
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AA
- 1462.90
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Level 2
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Fire Vehicle Repairer
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B
- 1383.90
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BB
- 1472.60
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B
- 1439.20
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BB
- 1531.40
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Level 3
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Fire Vehicle Repairer
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C
- 1449.80
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CC
- 1538.50
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C
- 1507.80
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CC
- 1600.00
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Level 4
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Fire Vehicle Repairer
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D
- 1515.70
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DD
- 1604.40
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D
- 1576.30
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DD
- 1668.50
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Apprentices
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3/07/2022
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3/07/2023
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Historical rate
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4.00% increase
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$
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$
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- 1st year
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527.80
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548.90
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- 2nd year
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(Rate = 2nd Year + NT FEA)
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760.00
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790.40
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- 3rd year
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(Rate = 3rd Year + NT FEA)
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955.10
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993.30
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- 4th year
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(Rate = 4th Year + NT FEA)
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1091.10
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1134.70
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Adult
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(Rate = Adult + NT FEA)
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1091.10
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1134.70
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** inclusive in rate after 12 months continuous service an
apprentice receives the (Non Trades Staff) Fire
Equipment Allowance.
Increases shall apply on and from the first full pay period
to commence on or after the dates expressed in the tables.
Table 2 - Other Rates and Allowances
From the Crown Employees (New South Wales Fire Brigades -
Maintenance, Construction and Miscellaneous Staff) Award
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Item
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Clause
12,
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3/7/2022
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3/7/2023
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Additional
Wage Rates
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Historical Rate
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4.00% increase
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$
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$
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1
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12.1 Electricians:
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An electrician who is the
holder of A Grade
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Licence (per week)
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52.80
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54.91
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B Grade Licence (per week)
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28.60
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29.74
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2
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20.10 Roof work (per hour)
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1.04
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1.08
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Increases shall apply on and from the first full pay period
to commence on or after the dates expressed in the tables.
Table 3 - Allowances
From NSW Fire Brigades Maintenance and Miscellaneous Staff
Enterprise Agreement 2008
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Item
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ALLOWANCES
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3/7/2022
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3/07/2023
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Historical Rate
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4.00% increase
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$
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$
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1
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Team Leader Allowance (per
week)
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198.20
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206.13
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2
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Heavy Vehicle Inspectors
Allowance (per day)
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2.44
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2.54
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Table 3A: On Call Allowance
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Item
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ALLOWANCES
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3/7/2022
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3/07/2023
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Historical Rate
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4.00% increase
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$
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$
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1
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On Call Allowance - Monday to Friday (per day)
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23.49
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24.43
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2
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On Call Allowance - Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
(per day)
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36.32
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37.77
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Table 3B: On Call Allowance applicable only to FVRs
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Item
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ALLOWANCES
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3/07/2022
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3/07/2023
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Historical Rate
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4.00% increase
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$
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$
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1
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On Call Allowance - Monday to Friday (per day)
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43.00
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44.72
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2
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On Call Allowance - Saturday,
Sunday & Public Holidays (per day)
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86.05
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89.49
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Item
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Clause
13, SPECIAL RATES
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3/07/2022
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3/07/2023
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Historical Rate
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4.00% increase
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$
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$
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1
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20.1.1 Confined Spaces
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1.04
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1.08
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2
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20.3.1 Height Pay - 7.5
metres
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0.98
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1.02
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3
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20.3.1 Height Pay - every
metre beyond 7.5m
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0.30
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0.31
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Increases shall apply on and from the first full pay period
to commence on or after the dates expressed in the tables.
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Item
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Clause 18, TOOL ALLOWANCES
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3/7/2022
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3/07/2023
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Historical Rate
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Current
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$
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$
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1
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Bodymaker
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35.40
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35.40
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2
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Motor Mechanic
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35.40
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35.40
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3
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Painter (Vehicle)
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8.70
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8.70
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4
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Panel Beater
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35.40
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35.40
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5
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Automotive Electrician
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35.40
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35.40
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6
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Electronic Technician
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22.10
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22.10
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7
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Instrument Maker
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22.10
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22.10
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8
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Radio Mechanic
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22.10
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22.10
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9
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Telephone Mechanic
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22.10
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22.10
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10
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Fitter
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35.40
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35.40
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11
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Electronic Tradesperson
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22.10
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22.10
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Item
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Apprentices
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3/7/2022
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3/07/2023
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Historical Rate
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Current
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$
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$
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1
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Motor Mechanic
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35.40
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35.40
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2
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Automotive Electrician
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35.40
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35.40
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3
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Fitter
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35.40
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35.40
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4
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Electronic Technician
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22.10
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22.10
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* Increases in the Tool Allowance will be based upon
increases expressed in the Crown Employees (Skilled Trades) Award. These
amounts will be administratively adjusted when the Crown Employees (Skilled
Trades) Award increases.
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Item
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Clause 20, FIRE
EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCE
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3/7/2022
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3/7/2023
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Historical Rate
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4.00%
Increase
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Per
week
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$
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$
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1
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Fire Equipment Allowance (FEA) - Trades**
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88.70
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92.20
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2
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Fire Equipment Allowance (FEA) - Non
Trades
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66.20
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68.80
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** At the completion of 12 months continuous service
Increases shall apply on and from the first full pay period
to commence on or after the dates expressed in the tables.
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Item
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Clause 23, MEAL
ALLOWANCE *
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3/7/2022
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3/07/2023
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Historical Rate
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Increase
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Per meal
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Per Meal
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$
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$
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1
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After 1½ hour overtime
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17.00
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17.00
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2
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Each 4 hours thereafter
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14.60
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14.60
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Item
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Clause 24,
TRAVELLING TIME AND OTHER FARES *
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3/7/2022
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3/07/2023
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Historical Rate
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Increase
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1
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Other than Builders’ Labourers
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27.49
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27.49
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2
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Employer providing transport
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10.95
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10.95
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Item
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Clause 33,
INSURANCE OF TOOLS *
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3/7/2022
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3/07/2023
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Historical Rate
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Increase
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1
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Maximum claim for loss of tools
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2049.00
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2049.00
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* Increases in meal allowance, travelling time and other
fares and insurance of tools will be based upon increases expressed in the
Crown Employees (Skilled Trades) Award. These amounts will be administratively
adjusted when the Crown Employees (Skilled Trades) Award increases.
4. This
variation will take effect on and from 3 July 2023.
N. CONSTANT, Chief Commissioner
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Printed by
the authority of the Industrial Registrar.