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Table multiplier for stated classifications135%percentage factorpercent
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Early morning / % of ordinary hourly rate1

Official source section: Schedule B—Summary of Hourly Rates of Pay. Table context: B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates. 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.2.4 Shiftworkers—overtime rates [B.2.4 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.3 Casual employees B.3.1 Casual employees—ordinary and penalty rates [B.3.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates [B.3.2 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] Exact source row: | 135% | 140% | 150% | 150% | 175% | 250% 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. Schedule C—Summary of Monetary Allowances [Varied by PR718892, PR719045, PR729333, PR729518, PR740758, PR740924, PR750828, PR762183, PR762350, PR773961, PR774129, PR786612, PR786782, PR799354, PR799510] See clause 17—Allowances for full details of allowances payable under this award. C.1 Wage-related allowances [C.1.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] C.1.1 The following wage-related allowances are based on the weekly standard rate defined in clause 2—Definitions as the minimum hourly rate for Level 2 in clause 15.1 = $26.95. These rates are paid in accordance with clause 17.2.

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Table multiplier for stated classifications140%percentage factorpercent
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Afternoon & night / % of ordinary hourly rate1

Official source section: Schedule B—Summary of Hourly Rates of Pay. Table context: B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates. 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.2.4 Shiftworkers—overtime rates [B.2.4 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.3 Casual employees B.3.1 Casual employees—ordinary and penalty rates [B.3.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates [B.3.2 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] Exact source row: | 135% | 140% | 150% | 150% | 175% | 250% 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. Schedule C—Summary of Monetary Allowances [Varied by PR718892, PR719045, PR729333, PR729518, PR740758, PR740924, PR750828, PR762183, PR762350, PR773961, PR774129, PR786612, PR786782, PR799354, PR799510] See clause 17—Allowances for full details of allowances payable under this award. C.1 Wage-related allowances [C.1.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] C.1.1 The following wage-related allowances are based on the weekly standard rate defined in clause 2—Definitions as the minimum hourly rate for Level 2 in clause 15.1 = $26.95. These rates are paid in accordance with clause 17.2.

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Table multiplier for stated classifications150%percentage factorpercent
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Permanent night / % of ordinary hourly rate1

Official source section: Schedule B—Summary of Hourly Rates of Pay. Table context: B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates. 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.2.4 Shiftworkers—overtime rates [B.2.4 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.3 Casual employees B.3.1 Casual employees—ordinary and penalty rates [B.3.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates [B.3.2 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] Exact source row: | 135% | 140% | 150% | 150% | 175% | 250% 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. Schedule C—Summary of Monetary Allowances [Varied by PR718892, PR719045, PR729333, PR729518, PR740758, PR740924, PR750828, PR762183, PR762350, PR773961, PR774129, PR786612, PR786782, PR799354, PR799510] See clause 17—Allowances for full details of allowances payable under this award. C.1 Wage-related allowances [C.1.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] C.1.1 The following wage-related allowances are based on the weekly standard rate defined in clause 2—Definitions as the minimum hourly rate for Level 2 in clause 15.1 = $26.95. These rates are paid in accordance with clause 17.2.

MA000074:schedule-b:80
Table multiplier for stated classifications150%percentage factorpercent
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Saturday / % of ordinary hourly rate1

Official source section: Schedule B—Summary of Hourly Rates of Pay. Table context: B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates. 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.2.4 Shiftworkers—overtime rates [B.2.4 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.3 Casual employees B.3.1 Casual employees—ordinary and penalty rates [B.3.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates [B.3.2 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] Exact source row: | 135% | 140% | 150% | 150% | 175% | 250% 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. Schedule C—Summary of Monetary Allowances [Varied by PR718892, PR719045, PR729333, PR729518, PR740758, PR740924, PR750828, PR762183, PR762350, PR773961, PR774129, PR786612, PR786782, PR799354, PR799510] See clause 17—Allowances for full details of allowances payable under this award. C.1 Wage-related allowances [C.1.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] C.1.1 The following wage-related allowances are based on the weekly standard rate defined in clause 2—Definitions as the minimum hourly rate for Level 2 in clause 15.1 = $26.95. These rates are paid in accordance with clause 17.2.

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Table multiplier for stated classifications175%percentage factorpercent
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Sunday / % of ordinary hourly rate1

Official source section: Schedule B—Summary of Hourly Rates of Pay. Table context: B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates. 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.2.4 Shiftworkers—overtime rates [B.2.4 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.3 Casual employees B.3.1 Casual employees—ordinary and penalty rates [B.3.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates [B.3.2 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] Exact source row: | 135% | 140% | 150% | 150% | 175% | 250% 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. Schedule C—Summary of Monetary Allowances [Varied by PR718892, PR719045, PR729333, PR729518, PR740758, PR740924, PR750828, PR762183, PR762350, PR773961, PR774129, PR786612, PR786782, PR799354, PR799510] See clause 17—Allowances for full details of allowances payable under this award. C.1 Wage-related allowances [C.1.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] C.1.1 The following wage-related allowances are based on the weekly standard rate defined in clause 2—Definitions as the minimum hourly rate for Level 2 in clause 15.1 = $26.95. These rates are paid in accordance with clause 17.2.

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Table multiplier for stated classifications250%percentage factorpercent
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Public holiday / % of ordinary hourly rate1

Official source section: Schedule B—Summary of Hourly Rates of Pay. Table context: B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates. 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.2.4 Shiftworkers—overtime rates [B.2.4 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.3 Casual employees B.3.1 Casual employees—ordinary and penalty rates [B.3.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates [B.3.2 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] Exact source row: | 135% | 140% | 150% | 150% | 175% | 250% 1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2. Schedule C—Summary of Monetary Allowances [Varied by PR718892, PR719045, PR729333, PR729518, PR740758, PR740924, PR750828, PR762183, PR762350, PR773961, PR774129, PR786612, PR786782, PR799354, PR799510] See clause 17—Allowances for full details of allowances payable under this award. C.1 Wage-related allowances [C.1.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26] C.1.1 The following wage-related allowances are based on the weekly standard rate defined in clause 2—Definitions as the minimum hourly rate for Level 2 in clause 15.1 = $26.95. These rates are paid in accordance with clause 17.2.

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Poultry Processing Award 2020 — FWC Award text hosted by the Fair Work Ombudsman

FWC · MA000074 · Clause schedule-b

Schedule B—Summary of Hourly Rates of Pay

[Varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354]

B.1 Ordinary hourly rate

B.1.1 Ordinary hourly rate is the minimum hourly rate of pay for an employee plus any allowance payable for all purposes to which the employee is entitled. Where an allowance is payable for all purposes in accordance with clause 17.2(b) this forms part of the employee’s ordinary hourly rate and must be added to the ordinary hourly rate prior to calculating penalties and overtime.

B.1.2 The rates in the tables below are based on the minimum hourly rates in accordance with 15.1. Consistent with clause B.1.1, all-purpose allowances need to be added to the rates in the table where they are applicable.

B.2 Full-time and part-time employees

B.2.1 Full-time and part-time employees other than shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates

[B.2.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26]

| Ordinary hours | Saturday1 | Sunday1 | Public holiday

| % of ordinary hourly rate2

| 100% | 150% | 175% | 250%

| $ | $ | $ | $

Level 1 | 26.25 | 39.38 | 45.94 | 65.63

Level 2 | 26.95 | 40.43 | 47.16 | 67.38

Level 3 | 27.31 | 40.97 | 47.79 | 68.28

Level 4 | 27.66 | 41.49 | 48.41 | 69.15

Level 5 | 28.01 | 42.02 | 49.02 | 70.03

Level 6 | 28.73 | 43.10 | 50.28 | 71.83

1 Ordinary hours may be worked on Saturday and Sunday, by agreement, in accordance with clause 13.2.

2 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2.

B.2.2 Full-time and part-time employees other than shiftworkers—overtime rates

[B.2.2 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26]

| Monday to Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday

| First 3 hours | After 3 hours

| % of ordinary hourly rate1

| 150% | 200% | 200% | 250%

| $ | $ | $ | $

Level 1 | 39.38 | 52.50 | 52.50 | 65.63

Level 2 | 40.43 | 53.90 | 53.90 | 67.38

Level 3 | 40.97 | 54.62 | 54.62 | 68.28

Level 4 | 41.49 | 55.32 | 55.32 | 69.15

Level 5 | 42.02 | 56.02 | 56.02 | 70.03

Level 6 | 43.10 | 57.46 | 57.46 | 71.83

1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2.

B.2.3 Shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates

[B.2.3 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26]

| Early morning | Afternoon & night | Permanent night | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday

| % of ordinary hourly rate1

| 110% | 115% | 125% | 150% | 175% | 250%

| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $

Level 1 | 28.88 | 30.19 | 32.81 | 39.38 | 45.94 | 65.63

Level 2 | 29.65 | 30.99 | 33.69 | 40.43 | 47.16 | 67.38

Level 3 | 30.04 | 31.41 | 34.14 | 40.97 | 47.79 | 68.28

Level 4 | 30.43 | 31.81 | 34.58 | 41.49 | 48.41 | 69.15

Level 5 | 30.81 | 32.21 | 35.01 | 42.02 | 49.02 | 70.03

Level 6 | 31.60 | 33.04 | 35.91 | 43.10 | 50.28 | 71.83

1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2.

B.2.4 Shiftworkers—overtime rates

[B.2.4 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26]

| Monday to Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday

| First 3 hours | After 3 hours

| % of ordinary hourly rate1

| 150% | 200% | 200% | 250%

| $ | $ | $ | $

Level 1 | 39.38 | 52.50 | 52.50 | 65.63

Level 2 | 40.43 | 53.90 | 53.90 | 67.38

Level 3 | 40.97 | 54.62 | 54.62 | 68.28

Level 4 | 41.49 | 55.32 | 55.32 | 69.15

Level 5 | 42.02 | 56.02 | 56.02 | 70.03

Level 6 | 43.10 | 57.46 | 57.46 | 71.83

1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2.

B.3 Casual employees

B.3.1 Casual employees—ordinary and penalty rates

[B.3.1 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26]

| Monday - Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday

| % of ordinary hourly rate1

| 125% | 150% | 175% | 250%

| $ | $ | $ | $

Level 1 | 32.81 | 39.38 | 45.94 | 65.63

Level 2 | 33.69 | 40.43 | 47.16 | 67.38

Level 3 | 34.14 | 40.97 | 47.79 | 68.28

Level 4 | 34.58 | 41.49 | 48.41 | 69.15

Level 5 | 35.01 | 42.02 | 49.02 | 70.03

Level 6 | 35.91 | 43.10 | 50.28 | 71.83

1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2.

B.3.2 Casual shiftworkers—ordinary and penalty rates

[B.3.2 varied by PR718892, PR729333, PR740758, PR762183, PR773961, PR786612, PR799354 ppc 01Jul26]

| Early morning | Afternoon & night | Permanent night | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday

| % of ordinary hourly rate1

| 135% | 140% | 150% | 150% | 175% | 250%

| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $

Level 1 | 35.44 | 36.75 | 39.38 | 39.38 | 45.94 | 65.63

Level 2 | 36.38 | 37.73 | 40.43 | 40.43 | 47.16 | 67.38

Level 3 | 36.87 | 38.23 | 40.97 | 40.97 | 47.79 | 68.28

Level 4 | 37.34 | 38.72 | 41.49 | 41.49 | 48.41 | 69.15

Level 5 | 37.81 | 39.21 | 42.02 | 42.02 | 49.02 | 70.03

Level 6 | 38.79 | 40.22 | 43.10 | 43.10 | 50.28 | 71.83

1 Rates in table are calculated based on the minimum hourly rate, see clauses B.1.1 and B.1.2.

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