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CW1 to CW8: Construction Award Levels Explained
What CW1 to CW8 actually mean under the Building and Construction Award MA000020, what sits at each level, and why the classification decides the rate.
01/10/2026
Guides on labour hire, licences and tickets for Australian construction.
What CW1 to CW8 actually mean under the Building and Construction Award MA000020, what sits at each level, and why the classification decides the rate.
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DL Aus Group · ABN 90 637 031 139 · QLD Labour Hire Licence LHL-04372-G3F0N · VIC Labour Hire Licence VICLHL03363
