Description: A short description of the legislation.

The Pastoral Award is a comprehensive legal framework in Australia that sets employment standards for workers in the pastoral industry. This Award covers various aspects of employment such as wages, work hours, overtime, penalty rates, allowances, and leave entitlements for employees in sectors like livestock farming, dairying, and shearing. It aims to ensure fair working conditions and remuneration for those engaged in pastoral activities. Regularly reviewed and updated, this Award is crucial for safeguarding the rights and livelihoods of workers in the pastoral sector. It is enforced under the Fair Work system, playing a significant role in maintaining the industry’s integrity and sustainability.

Application to Australian agriculture: Where the legislation is applicable.

The Pastoral Award is integral to the agricultural sector in Australia, particularly in livestock farming and dairying. It establishes employment conditions ensuring fair wages and safe working environments for agricultural workers. This Award is essential for the well-being and rights of workers in the pastoral aspects of agriculture.

Compliance information: Often the evidence of compliance against a piece of legislation is that there is not a breach of the Act. Where appropriate, the developers of this database have listed evidence which could be used to show compliance if a breach was to be found. Many Best Management Practice (BMP) schemes and other certifications in Australian agriculture include this evidence for accreditation.

Source documents: Links to the legislation documents.

• https://www.fwc.gov.au/document-search/view/2/aHR0cHM6Ly9zYXNyY2RhdGFwcmRhdWVhYS5ibG9iLmNvcmUud2luZG93cy5uZXQvYXdhcmRzL01vZGVybkF3YXJkcy9NQTAwMDAzNS5kb2N40?sid=&q=MA000035