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In Australia, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has confirmed increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages, HortiDaily reports.
The new rates will take effect from the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2026
The National Minimum Wage will reportedly increase by 6 per cent, rising from AU$24.95 per hour ($948.00 per week) to AU$26.44 per hour ($1,004.90 per week).
Employees covered by modern awards are set to receive a 4.75 per cent increase to minimum wage rates.
According to the FWC, approximately 21 per cent of the nation's workforce (around 2.8 million employees) are paid according to minimum award rates. The incoming changes are expected to impact sectors including horticulture, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, childcare, aged care, and community services.
The FWC stated that the review had considered the impact of inflation during 2022 and 2023. It found that many award-reliant employees are still paid below pre-inflation wage levels in real terms. It also noted the cost pressures facing employers.
The Commission also reportedly confirmed changes to the lowest-paid classifications within the award system. The C13 classification will be phased out as the minimum rate for ongoing employment, with the C12 classification becoming the new minimum wage rate for ongoing employees under modern awards.
The minimum ongoing award wage will now align with the National Minimum Wage.
The C14 entry-level classification is going to stay in place for employment periods of up to six months. The C14 rate will rise by 6.01 per cent.
Source: HortiDaily
In Australia, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has confirmed increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages, HortiDaily reports.
The new rates will take effect from the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2026
The National Minimum Wage will reportedly increase by 6 per cent, rising from AU$24.95 per hour ($948.00 per week) to AU$26.44 per hour ($1,004.90 per week).
Employees covered by modern awards are set to receive a 4.75 per cent increase to minimum wage rates.
According to the FWC, approximately 21 per cent of the nation's workforce (around 2.8 million employees) are paid according to minimum award rates. The incoming changes are expected to impact sectors including horticulture, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, childcare, aged care, and community services.
The FWC stated that the review had considered the impact of inflation during 2022 and 2023. It found that many award-reliant employees are still paid below pre-inflation wage levels in real terms. It also noted the cost pressures facing employers.
The Commission also reportedly confirmed changes to the lowest-paid classifications within the award system. The C13 classification will be phased out as the minimum rate for ongoing employment, with the C12 classification becoming the new minimum wage rate for ongoing employees under modern awards.
The minimum ongoing award wage will now align with the National Minimum Wage.
The C14 entry-level classification is going to stay in place for employment periods of up to six months. The C14 rate will rise by 6.01 per cent.
Source: HortiDaily
