{"id":2175,"date":"2025-08-08T12:59:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T00:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/%e8%87%aa%e5%8b%95%e8%8d%89%e7%a8%bf\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T12:55:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T00:55:26","slug":"ma000025-electrical-award-whos-covered-2025-key-changes-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/ma000025-electrical-award-whos-covered-2025-key-changes-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"MA000025 Electrical Award: Who\u2019s Covered &amp; 2025 Key Changes Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='post-index' id='post-index'><a href='###' id='post-index-close'><i class='fa fa-list'><\/i><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class='post-index-title'>Table of content<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class='post-index-inner' id='post-index-inner'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<ol class='post-index-list'><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-0\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Who Does the Electrical Award MA000025 Cover?\">Who Does the Electrical Award MA000025 Cover?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-1\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"2025 Key Changes to the Electrical Award\">2025 Key Changes to the Electrical Award<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-2\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"Stay Compliant with Workstem\u2019s Award Interpretation\uff01\">Stay Compliant with Workstem\u2019s Award Interpretation\uff01<\/a><\/li><li class=\"post-index-item\" data-tt=\"title-idx-3\" ><a href=\"###\"title=\"FAQs About the Electrical Award 2025\">FAQs About the Electrical Award 2025<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t$(function(){\r\n\t\t\t\tvar contIdxHeight = $('#post-index-inner').height()+20;\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',contIdxHeight+'px');\r\n\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-close').on('click',function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\tif($('#post-index-inner').height()>20) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',0);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('padding-top',0);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('height',contIdxHeight+'px');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$('#post-index-inner').css('padding-top','20px');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t\t$('.post-index-item').on('click',function(){\r\n\t\t\t\t\tvar tt=$(this).data('tt');\r\n\t\t\t\t\tscrollPosition(document.getElementById(tt));\r\n\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t});\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/script><div class='post-content-full'><p>The MA000025 Electrical Award plays a pivotal role in establishing employment conditions for workers in the electrical, electronic, and communications sectors across Australia. As we approach 2025, it&#8217;s essential to understand who is covered under this award and the significant changes that will take effect, particularly regarding pay rates and allowances. This blog aims to provide insights into the MA000025 Electrical Award and highlight the key changes that employers and employees should be aware of.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-0\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Who Does the Electrical Award MA000025 Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>The Electrical Award (MA000025) applies to employers and employees in electrical contracting services, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2705 Electricians (residential, commercial, industrial)<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Communications technicians (NBN, telco, cabling)<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Electronic engineers &amp; technicians<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Solar installers (if performing electrical work, e.g., wiring, panel connections) 12<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Apprentices (junior &amp; adult)<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Linespersons &amp; cable jointers<\/li>\n<li>\u2705 Refrigeration\/air-conditioning mechanics (if not part of a building project)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u274c Clerical &amp; administrative staff<\/li>\n<li>\u274c Manufacturing or supplying plant for power stations<\/li>\n<li>\u274c On-site construction electricians (covered by Building Award)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-1\" class=\"icon-anchor\">2025 Key Changes to the Electrical Award<\/h2>\n<h3>1. 3.75% Wage Increase (Effective 1 July 2025)<\/h3>\n<p>Minimum rates rose by 3.75% under the Fair Work Commission\u2019s Annual Wage Review. Example weekly rates (38 hours):<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Classification<\/td>\n<td>2024 Weekly Rate<\/td>\n<td>2025 Weekly Rate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grade 5 Electrician<\/td>\n<td>$995.00<\/td>\n<td>$1,031.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grade 8 Electrician<\/td>\n<td>$1,140.70<\/td>\n<td>$1,183.38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Apprentice (1st Year, Adult)<\/td>\n<td>$24.72\/hr<\/td>\n<td>$25.64\/hr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>2. New High-Risk Work Allowance ($2.40\/hour)<\/h3>\n<p>Employees working at heights (e.g., power lines, telecommunications towers) now receive $2.40\/hour extra 7.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Updated Tool Allowance<\/h3>\n<p>Increased to $36.90\/week (from $35.60 in 2024)<\/p>\n<p>Overtime &amp; Penalty Rates (2025)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weekday overtime: 150% for first 2 hours, 200% thereafter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Saturday work: 150% base rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunday\/public holidays: 200% base rate 25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>(Casual rates include a 25% loading on top of these penalties.)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-2\" class=\"icon-anchor\">Stay Compliant with Workstem\u2019s Award Interpretation\uff01<\/h2>\n<p>Simplify award interpretation and payroll processing with <span style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Workstem<\/a>,<\/span> the all-in-one <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workforce management &amp; payroll software<\/a><\/span> designed for every industry. Our system supports 122+ modern awards &amp; 34 EAs, including the Electrical Award 2025, and keeps you up-to-date with changes in wage rates, penalty rates, and overtime rules.<\/p>\n<p>Managing Electrical Award (MA000025) payroll? Workstem automates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2714 Pay rates &amp; allowances (2025 updates included)<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Overtime &amp; penalty calculations<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Leave accruals &amp; rostering compliance<\/li>\n<li>Seamless integrations with <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/xero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xero<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/product\/integrations\/netsuite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NetSuite<\/a><\/span>, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choose from our <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standard or Advanced plan<\/a><\/span> to suit your business needs, and stay Fair Work compliant with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a free demo<\/a><\/span> with our payroll experts and experience how Workstem can streamline your payroll and workforce operations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"title-idx-3\" class=\"icon-anchor\">FAQs About the Electrical Award 2025<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1: Does MA000025 cover solar installers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A1: Yes, if they perform electrical work (e.g., wiring, panel installation).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2: Are apprentices paid under this award?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A2: Yes, apprentices receive graduated pay rates (40-90% of Level 1 wage).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3\uff1aHow is shift work calculated?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A3\uff1aAfternoon shifts: +15%, Night shifts: +30%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4\uff1aWhat\u2019s the minimum engagement period?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A4\uff1a4 hours for casuals, 3 hours for part-timers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5: Can Workstem help with casual employee management?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A5: Absolutely. Workstem supports casual loading, dynamic rosters, and real-time tracking to ensure casual workers are paid correctly and fairly under the award.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q6: Is Workstem compliant with Fair Work and STP2?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A6: Yes, Workstem is fully compliant with Fair Work obligations and Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 (STP2), ensuring seamless reporting to the ATO.<\/p>\n<p>Automate MA000022 compliance with Workstem\u2019s payroll software. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/au.hrm.workstem.com\/registry\/?locales=en_au&amp;_gl=1*jlp276*_gcl_au*NjMyMDgzOTI5LjE3NDUzNzE5Nzk.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Start Free Trial]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read More\uff1a<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/blog\/electrical-award-guide-ma000025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electrical Award Guide [MA000025]<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workstem.com\/au\/glossary\/awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Awards<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of content Who Does the Electrical Award MA000025 Cover?2025 Key Changes to the Electrical AwardStay Compliant with Workstem\u2019s Award Interpretation\uff01FAQs About the Electrical Award 2025 The MA000025 Electrical Award plays a pivotal role in establishing employment conditions for workers in the electrical, electronic, and communications sectors across Australia. 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