Under MA000100, Saturday is 150% (175% casual), Sunday 200% (225% casual) and public holidays 250% (275% casual). Casual percentages already include the 25% loading. Afternoon (12.5%) and night (15%) shift loadings apply to ordinary hours, and the higher of a penalty rate or a shift loading applies for the same hours — never both.
Rates current as at 2026-07-01 (Annual Wage Review), sourced from the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide MA000100. Next review 2027-07-01.
Saturday: 150% (FT/PT) · 175% (casual)
Sunday: 200% (FT/PT) · 225% (casual)
Public holiday: 250% (FT/PT) · 275% (casual)
Shift loadings: afternoon +12.5%, night +15% (higher of penalty or loading, not both)
The Penalty Rate Table
Percentages are of the minimum hourly rate; casual rates are all-inclusive of the 25% loading.
| When worked | Full-time / part-time | Casual (all-inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 150% | 175% |
| Sunday | 200% | 225% |
| Public holiday | 250% | 275% |
Worked Examples
For a Social & Community Services Level 1 pay point 1 employee on $27.55/hr:
- Saturday: $41.33/hr (FT/PT) · $48.21/hr (casual)
- Sunday: $55.10/hr (FT/PT) · $61.99/hr (casual)
- Public holiday: $68.88/hr (FT/PT) · $75.76/hr (casual)
Penalties vs Shift Loadings
Afternoon (12.5%) and night (15%) shift loadings apply to ordinary hours. Where a penalty rate and a shift loading could both apply to the same hours, the higher of the two applies — not both. Sleepover, on-call and broken-shift payments are additional and are not affected by this rule.
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