| INCOME THRESHOLDS | ||||||
| SUBSCRIPTION 2026 - METROPOLITAN COUNCIL/ AUSGRID/ PRIVATE SECTOR PICNIC TICKET RATES | ||||||
| Annual | Quarter | Month | Fortnight | Week | ||
| A | Full (earning more than $806.48pw) | 692.12 | 173.03 | 57.68 | 26.62 | 13.31 |
| B | 75% Rate (earning $806.48pw or less) | 527.28 | 131.82 | 43.94 | 20.28 | 10.14 |
| C | 50% Rate (earning $537.65pw or less) | 361.92 | 90.48 | 30.16 | 13.92 | 6.96 |
| D | 25% Rate (earning $268.83pw or less) | 197.60 | 49.40 | 16.47 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
| SUBSCRIPTION 2026 - REGIONAL COUNCIL, PRIVATE SECTOR & ENERGY NON PICNIC TICKET RATES | ||||||
| Annual | Quarter | Month | Fortnight | Week | ||
| E | Full (earning more than $806.48pw) | 659.88 | 164.97 | 54.99 | 25.38 | 12.69 |
| F | 75% Rate (earning $806.48pw or less) | 495.04 | 123.76 | 41.25 | 19.04 | 9.52 |
| G | 50% Rate (earning $537.65 or less) | 330.20 | 82.55 | 27.52 | 12.70 | 6.35 |
| H | 25% Rate (earning $268.83pw or less) | 164.84 | 41.21 | 13.74 | 6.34 | 3.17 |
| SUBSCRIPTION 2026 - AIRLINES MEMBERS INC PICNIC TICKET ($8.80pa levy applies) | ||||||
| Annual | Quarter | Month | Fortnight | Week | ||
| I | Full (earning more than $806.48pw) | 700.92 | 175.23 | 58.41 | 26.96 | 13.48 |
| J | 75% Rate (earning $806.48pw or less) | 536.08 | 134.02 | 44.67 | 20.62 | 10.31 |
| K | 50% Rate (earning $537.65pw or less) | 370.72 | 92.68 | 30.89 | 14.26 | 7.13 |
| L | TAB & Agencies - Casuals | Per Hour: | 0.41 | |||
| M | TAB & Agencies - Junior Casuals | Per Hour: | 0.28 | |||
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The following regional councils have different picnic levies –
- Ballina Council
- Central Coast Council
- Clarence Valley Council
- Coffs Harbour Council
- MidCoast Council
- Narrabri Council
- North West Councils
- Warren Council
- Wollongong City Council
To find out more please contact the USU Support Team on 1300 136 604.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Direct Debits: Union contributions are deducted weekly, fortnightly, bi-fortnightly, monthly or quarterly from the member’s credit card or bank, building society or credit union account.
Payroll Deductions: Members’ contributions are deducted from their pay and forwarded to the Union office (where the employer provides this facility)