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| Source context | Printed value | Meaning and unit | Source location |
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| 47.2 Junior rates / Under 16 years | 50 | percentage factorpercentHeaders and context% of relevant adult rate Official source section: 47. Minimum rates. Table context: 47.2 Junior rates. (i) Authorised testers; (ii) Certified rural tradespersons who: have been employed for a period of not less than 4 years’ relevant employment in a rural industry; and have completed the Rural Trades Course at TAFE or similar course or courses approved by the Rural Apprenticeship Training Committee upon application. 47. Minimum rates [Varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316] 47.1 Adult rates [47.1 varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316 ppc 01Jul26] The following rates apply to adult poultry workers classified under clause 46—Classifications of this award: 47.2 Junior rates Exact source row: Under 16 years | 50 NOTE: See clauses B.6 and B.7 for a summary of hourly rates of pay including overtime and penalty rates. 48. Ordinary hours of work and rostering The ordinary hours of work of poultry farm workers must not exceed 152 hours in any consecutive period of 4 weeks. 49. Overtime and public holidays [Varied by PR723940, PR763232] 49.1 Overtime (a) All time worked by a poultry worker in excess of the ordinary hours in clause 48—Ordinary hours of work and rostering will be regarded as overtime. [49.1(b) varied by PR723940 ppc 20Nov20] | MA000035:47:14 |
| 47.2 Junior rates / 16 years | 60 | percentage factorpercentHeaders and context% of relevant adult rate Official source section: 47. Minimum rates. Table context: 47.2 Junior rates. (i) Authorised testers; (ii) Certified rural tradespersons who: have been employed for a period of not less than 4 years’ relevant employment in a rural industry; and have completed the Rural Trades Course at TAFE or similar course or courses approved by the Rural Apprenticeship Training Committee upon application. 47. Minimum rates [Varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316] 47.1 Adult rates [47.1 varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316 ppc 01Jul26] The following rates apply to adult poultry workers classified under clause 46—Classifications of this award: 47.2 Junior rates Exact source row: 16 years | 60 NOTE: See clauses B.6 and B.7 for a summary of hourly rates of pay including overtime and penalty rates. 48. Ordinary hours of work and rostering The ordinary hours of work of poultry farm workers must not exceed 152 hours in any consecutive period of 4 weeks. 49. Overtime and public holidays [Varied by PR723940, PR763232] 49.1 Overtime (a) All time worked by a poultry worker in excess of the ordinary hours in clause 48—Ordinary hours of work and rostering will be regarded as overtime. [49.1(b) varied by PR723940 ppc 20Nov20] | MA000035:47:15 |
| 47.2 Junior rates / 17 years | 70 | percentage factorpercentHeaders and context% of relevant adult rate Official source section: 47. Minimum rates. Table context: 47.2 Junior rates. (i) Authorised testers; (ii) Certified rural tradespersons who: have been employed for a period of not less than 4 years’ relevant employment in a rural industry; and have completed the Rural Trades Course at TAFE or similar course or courses approved by the Rural Apprenticeship Training Committee upon application. 47. Minimum rates [Varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316] 47.1 Adult rates [47.1 varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316 ppc 01Jul26] The following rates apply to adult poultry workers classified under clause 46—Classifications of this award: 47.2 Junior rates Exact source row: 17 years | 70 NOTE: See clauses B.6 and B.7 for a summary of hourly rates of pay including overtime and penalty rates. 48. Ordinary hours of work and rostering The ordinary hours of work of poultry farm workers must not exceed 152 hours in any consecutive period of 4 weeks. 49. Overtime and public holidays [Varied by PR723940, PR763232] 49.1 Overtime (a) All time worked by a poultry worker in excess of the ordinary hours in clause 48—Ordinary hours of work and rostering will be regarded as overtime. [49.1(b) varied by PR723940 ppc 20Nov20] | MA000035:47:16 |
| 47.2 Junior rates / 18 years | 80 | percentage factorpercentHeaders and context% of relevant adult rate Official source section: 47. Minimum rates. Table context: 47.2 Junior rates. (i) Authorised testers; (ii) Certified rural tradespersons who: have been employed for a period of not less than 4 years’ relevant employment in a rural industry; and have completed the Rural Trades Course at TAFE or similar course or courses approved by the Rural Apprenticeship Training Committee upon application. 47. Minimum rates [Varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316] 47.1 Adult rates [47.1 varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316 ppc 01Jul26] The following rates apply to adult poultry workers classified under clause 46—Classifications of this award: 47.2 Junior rates Exact source row: 18 years | 80 NOTE: See clauses B.6 and B.7 for a summary of hourly rates of pay including overtime and penalty rates. 48. Ordinary hours of work and rostering The ordinary hours of work of poultry farm workers must not exceed 152 hours in any consecutive period of 4 weeks. 49. Overtime and public holidays [Varied by PR723940, PR763232] 49.1 Overtime (a) All time worked by a poultry worker in excess of the ordinary hours in clause 48—Ordinary hours of work and rostering will be regarded as overtime. [49.1(b) varied by PR723940 ppc 20Nov20] | MA000035:47:17 |
| 47.2 Junior rates / 19 years | 90 | percentage factorpercentHeaders and context% of relevant adult rate Official source section: 47. Minimum rates. Table context: 47.2 Junior rates. (i) Authorised testers; (ii) Certified rural tradespersons who: have been employed for a period of not less than 4 years’ relevant employment in a rural industry; and have completed the Rural Trades Course at TAFE or similar course or courses approved by the Rural Apprenticeship Training Committee upon application. 47. Minimum rates [Varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316] 47.1 Adult rates [47.1 varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316 ppc 01Jul26] The following rates apply to adult poultry workers classified under clause 46—Classifications of this award: 47.2 Junior rates Exact source row: 19 years | 90 NOTE: See clauses B.6 and B.7 for a summary of hourly rates of pay including overtime and penalty rates. 48. Ordinary hours of work and rostering The ordinary hours of work of poultry farm workers must not exceed 152 hours in any consecutive period of 4 weeks. 49. Overtime and public holidays [Varied by PR723940, PR763232] 49.1 Overtime (a) All time worked by a poultry worker in excess of the ordinary hours in clause 48—Ordinary hours of work and rostering will be regarded as overtime. [49.1(b) varied by PR723940 ppc 20Nov20] | MA000035:47:18 |
| 47.2 Junior rates / 20 years | 100 | percentage factorpercentHeaders and context% of relevant adult rate Official source section: 47. Minimum rates. Table context: 47.2 Junior rates. (i) Authorised testers; (ii) Certified rural tradespersons who: have been employed for a period of not less than 4 years’ relevant employment in a rural industry; and have completed the Rural Trades Course at TAFE or similar course or courses approved by the Rural Apprenticeship Training Committee upon application. 47. Minimum rates [Varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316] 47.1 Adult rates [47.1 varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316 ppc 01Jul26] The following rates apply to adult poultry workers classified under clause 46—Classifications of this award: 47.2 Junior rates Exact source row: 20 years | 100 NOTE: See clauses B.6 and B.7 for a summary of hourly rates of pay including overtime and penalty rates. 48. Ordinary hours of work and rostering The ordinary hours of work of poultry farm workers must not exceed 152 hours in any consecutive period of 4 weeks. 49. Overtime and public holidays [Varied by PR723940, PR763232] 49.1 Overtime (a) All time worked by a poultry worker in excess of the ordinary hours in clause 48—Ordinary hours of work and rostering will be regarded as overtime. [49.1(b) varied by PR723940 ppc 20Nov20] | MA000035:47:19 |
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Pastoral Award 2020 — FWC Award text hosted by the Fair Work Ombudsman
FWC · MA000035 · Clause 47
47. Minimum rates
[Varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316]
47.1 Adult rates
[47.1 varied by PR729290, PR740716, PR762145, PR773920, PR786573, PR799316 ppc 01Jul26]
The following rates apply to adult poultry workers classified under clause 46—Classifications of this award:
Wage group | Minimum weekly rate (full-time employee) | Minimum hourly rate
| $ | $
PW1 | 978.10 | 25.74
PW2 | 1006.80 | 26.49
PW3 | 1046.90 | 27.55
PW4 | 1119.10 | 29.45
47.2 Junior rates
Age of employee | % of relevant adult rate
Under 16 years | 50
16 years | 60
17 years | 70
18 years | 80
19 years | 90
20 years | 100
NOTE: See clauses B.6 and B.7 for a summary of hourly rates of pay including overtime and penalty rates.
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