On 16 November 2020 the United Services Union sought increases to the meal allowance and the traineeship rates in the Local Government (State) Award 2020.

The Industrial Relations Commission approved these increases with the meal allowance now valued at $16.28 and the traineeship wage rates increased to the following amounts:

 

 

Highest Year of School Completed

Year 10

$

Year 11

$

Year 12

$

 

School Leaver

 

338.60

 

372.90

 

444.20

 

Plus 1 year out of school

 

372.90

 

444.20

 

517.00

 

Plus 2 years

 

444.20

 

517.00

 

601.60

 

Plus 3 years

 

517.00

 

601.60

 

688.80

 

Plus 4 years

 

601.60

 

688.80

 

 

Plus 5 years or more

 

688.80

 

 

These increases occurred in response to increases in Federal Modern Awards against which the Local Government (State) Award 2020 benchmarks various rates and allowances.

A number of small typographical changes were also made to clause 45 – Leave Reserved which updated the names of the previously mentioned Federal Modern Awards.

These new rates will be effective from the first full pay period after 16 November 2020.
Should you have any questions about these changes please contact your local workplace delegate or USU Organiser, or contact the Union on 1300 136 604