Following the Annual Wage Review 2023, the Fair Work Commission has increased:
- the National Minimum Wage to $882.80 per week or $23.23 per hour
- award minimum wages by 5.75%.
The changes apply from the first pay period starting on or after 1 July 2023.
Other Changes to Awards
There are other changes to awards and workplace laws that take effect between now and 1 July.
These include:
- 6 June: Secure Jobs, Better Pay: Changes to Australian workplace laws
- 30 June: Changes to Supported Employment Services Award
- 30 June: 15% wage increase for aged care sector
- 1 July: Changes to the paid parental leave scheme.
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