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Answers on award and EBA payroll
Short, direct articles on the parts of construction payroll that cost money when they go wrong: award interpretation, enterprise agreements, payday super, job costing and weekly operations.
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Awards · AU
Tool allowance rates for trades in Australia
How Australian trade tool allowances work under awards, including rate checks, payroll treatment and September 2026 rules.
Last updated 15 September 2026
Awards · AU
Apprentice Pay Rates in Australian Construction
How Australian construction apprentice pay is calculated under awards, including percentages, overtime, allowances and adult apprentice rules.
Last updated 6 September 2026
Awards · AU
Travel and fares allowance in construction
How travel and fares allowances work under Australian construction awards, including site travel, distant work and payroll treatment.
Last updated 29 August 2026
Awards · AU
Building and Construction Award MA000020 explained
Current guide to MA000020 coverage, pay, overtime, RDOs, allowances, inclement weather, casuals and records as at September 2026.
Last updated 6 September 2026
Reviewed August 2026.