Pastoral Award 2020 — FWC Award text hosted by the Fair Work Ombudsman

FWC · MA000035 · Clause 13

13. Higher duties

13.1 An employee engaged for more than 2 hours during one day or shift on duties carrying a higher minimum rate than their ordinary classification must be paid the higher minimum rate for the day or shift.

13.2 If the employee works at the higher classification for 2 hours or less during one day or shift, they must be paid the higher minimum rate for the time worked at the higher classification.

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Pastoral Award 2020 — FWC Award text hosted by the Fair Work Ombudsman ↗

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This Fair Work Commission consolidated modern award incorporates all amendments up to and including 1 July 2026 (PR799280, PR799316 and PR799473). ↗

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26 Oct 2026

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Based on the current consolidated Award text incorporating amendments up to and including 1 July 2026. That consolidation date is not the commencement date of every provision; check the relevant variation and operative conditions when assessing an earlier period.