Insights
Blog for labourers and builders
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RatesSite Allowance Explained: Tax, Super and Rates
Site allowance explained for Australian construction: award vs EBA allowances, whether it is taxable or attracts super, and how to budget it. Read more.
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RatesBuilding and Construction Award Levels (2026)
Building and construction award levels explained: CW1 to CW8 in plain English with 1 July 2026 rates, role examples, allowances and how to classify.
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RatesCasual Loading Australia (2026): 25% Explained
Casual loading in Australia explained for 2026: the 25% rule, weekend and public holiday rates, super on casual loading and worked pay examples.
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RatesWarehouse Casual Pay Rate Australia (2026)
Warehouse casual pay rate in Australia for 2026: award grades, pick-packer and forklift rates, night and weekend penalties and how to get shifts.
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RatesBuilders Clean Cost Australia (2026): Price Guide
Builders clean cost in Australia for 2026: rough, final and sparkle clean prices per m2 and per hour, a checklist and a 4-bed crew example. Get the list.
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RatesHandyman Rates per Hour in Australia (2026)
Handyman rates per hour in Australia for 2026: city ranges, call-out fees, minimum hours and job prices for doors, flat-pack and plaster. Compare first.
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RatesForklift Driver Hourly Rate Australia (2026 Guide)
Forklift driver hourly rate in Australia for 2026: city ranges, award floor, night and weekend penalties and what a driver costs a business. See the table.
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RatesTiling Cost per m2 Australia (2026): Labour Rates
Tiling cost per m2 in Australia for 2026: labour rates for floor, wall, large-format and mosaic tiles, bathroom costs and waterproofing rules. Read first.
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RatesConcreter Hourly Rate Australia (2026): Rates per m2
Concreter hourly rate in Australia for 2026: labourer, finisher and formworker pay, driveway and slab prices per m2 and a pour-day crew costing. See more.
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RatesScaffolder Day Rate Australia (2026): Pay & Costs
Scaffolder day rate in Australia for 2026: pay by basic, intermediate and advanced licence, labour-only vs hire-and-erect prices and a costed crew example.
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RatesTraffic Controller Hourly Rate (2026): Pay & Hire Cost
Traffic controller hourly rate in 2026: day, night and weekend pay, what hirers pay per controller, TC vs implementer rates and NSW cards. See the bands.
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RatesCleaner Hourly Rate Australia (2026): Going Rates
Cleaner hourly rate in Australia for 2026: house, commercial and end-of-lease rates by city, independent vs agency costs and award minimums. Compare now.
