The COVID-19 clause in the Pastoral Award 2010 has been extended to 29 March 2021 as of the first full pay period commencing on or after 30 September 2020.

From 8 April 2020 award employees are entitled to take up to 2 weeks’ unpaid pandemic leave. This leave must commence before 29 March 2021.

Notice and evidence requirements apply.

Go to Schedule X of the Pastoral Award 2010

PERMANENT FULL TIME AND PART TIME ONLY

From 8 April 2020, employers and award employees can agree in writing that the employee take annual leave at half pay. This leave must commence before 29 March 2021

Go to Schedule X of the Pastoral Award 2010 for further detail.

Read the Pastoral Award 2010 Schedule X

Download the Pastoral Award 2010 (marked up)