Hours, Overtime and Excess Travel (Directive 02/18)
Summary
This directive made under the Public Service Act 2008 continues to apply unless it is repealed or replaced under the Public Sector Act 2022. It only applies to public sector entities that it applied to prior to 1 March 2023.
To prescribe the ordinary hours of work for employees not covered by awards or agreements - compensation for overtime for public service employees ... and more.
Overtime meal allowances adjusted automatically (clause 8.7)
| Effective date | Small | Large |
| 1 September 2023 | $16.10 | $26.80 |
| 1 September 2022 | $14.75 | $24.55 |
| 1 September 2021 | $14.10 | $23.45 |
| 1 September 2020 | $14.10 | $23.45 |
| 1 September 2019 | $13.65 | $22.70 |
| 1 September 2018 | $13.40 | $22.25 |
| 1 September 2017 | $13.10 | $21.80 |
| 1 September 2016 | $12.85 | $21.40 |
| 1 September 2015 | $12.60 | $21.00 |
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