Amusement & Events Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020 (MA000080) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Last verified: 1 July 2025Amusement & Events Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday
$30.13/hr
1.25x base
Sunday
$36.15/hr
1.5x base
Public Holiday
$60.25/hr
2.5x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$36.15/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$48.20/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($24.10/hr base). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Amusement & Events Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1.25x | Sunday 1.5x | Public Holiday 2.5x | Overtime 1.5x | Overtime 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $24.10/hr | $30.13/hr | $36.15/hr | $60.25/hr | $36.15/hr | $48.20/hr |
| Level 2 | $25.01/hr | $31.26/hr | $37.52/hr | $62.53/hr | $37.52/hr | $50.02/hr |
| Level 3 | $25.97/hr | $32.46/hr | $38.96/hr | $64.93/hr | $38.96/hr | $51.94/hr |
| Level 4 | $27.10/hr | $33.88/hr | $40.65/hr | $67.75/hr | $40.65/hr | $54.20/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement & Events Award | $24.10/hr | $36.15/hr (1.5x) | $60.25/hr (2.5x) |
| Hospitality Award | $24.10/hr | $36.15/hr (1.5x) | $54.23/hr (2.25x) |
| Retail Award | $24.10/hr | $36.15/hr (1.5x) | $60.25/hr (2.5x) |
| Clerks Award | $24.10/hr | $48.20/hr (2x) | $60.25/hr (2.5x) |
| Building Award | $24.10/hr | $48.20/hr (2x) | $60.25/hr (2.5x) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the penalty rates under the Amusement & Events Award?
The Amusement & Events Award (MA000080) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Overtime (first 2 hours), Overtime (after 2 hours). Rates range from 1.25x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for events & recreation workers?
Under the Amusement & Events Award, permanent employees receive 1.5x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $24.10/hr, this means $36.15/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Amusement & Events Award?
Public holiday work under the Amusement & Events Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $60.25/hr.
Who is covered by the Amusement & Events Award?
The Amusement & Events Award covers employees in the events & recreation industry. Common job titles include Event worker, Ride operator, Ticket seller, Usher, Stage hand, Theme park attendant, Recreation officer.
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