Award
Many of the NT pilots ARE paid according to the GA award. Many others are paid according to a contract arrangement that has been set up by a non aviation business in Alice Springs. It is more practical than the award, with conditions at least equal to the award. I believe it has the approval of the authorities.
Too many others are working for poorer operators and accepting substandard rates and conditions. They are the poorer pilots, and are irresponsible fools.