Coverage
Supported Australian modern awards
AwardGuard currently supports five Australian modern awards for adult base-rate comparisons: Retail, Hospitality, Fast Food, Cleaning Services, and SCHADS. The supported list is a product scope, not a determination that any particular employee is covered by one of these awards.
Supported awards and codes
| Award | Code | AwardGuard page |
|---|---|---|
| General Retail Industry Award 2020 | MA000004 | Retail award rates |
| Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 | MA000009 | Hospitality award rates |
| Fast Food Industry Award 2020 | MA000003 | Fast food award rates |
| Cleaning Services Award 2020 | MA000022 | Cleaning award rates |
| Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 | MA000100 | SCHADS award rates |
Who may be covered?
Coverage depends on the employer, work performed, award coverage terms, classification definitions, and any agreement or instrument that applies. AwardGuard does not decide coverage. Start with the official Fair Work Pay and Conditions Tool and read the relevant award instrument.
What is included in the public scope?
Hubs and curated leaves focus on adult base classifications. The live source and operative-date context are shown where available. Use the individual hub for classification links, rate-change history, official sources, and industry-specific guidance.
What is not covered?
- Other awards, enterprise agreements, and award coverage decisions.
- Authoritative apprentice rates and complete junior rate schedules.
- A complete calculation of penalties, allowances, overtime, breaks, or every loading.
Official verification starts with the FWC Modern Awards Pay Database, the relevant award instrument, and the FWO pay guide.
Operator: Mixma AI, Australia. Product: AwardGuard. Public information reviewed 25 July 2026. AwardGuard is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Fair Work Commission or Fair Work Ombudsman.
Official verification starts with the FWC Modern Awards Pay Database, the relevant award instrument, and the FWO pay guide.