The Fair Work Commission has increased the national minimum wage by 2.5%
When will this be introduced?
Similar to last year, the increase has grouped awards and staggered increases across three dates (keep reading)
What does that look like in $ and cents?
The minimum wage will increase to $772.60 per week or $20.33 per hour.
This is an increase of $18.80 per week or 49 cents per hour.
Which awards and when?
1 July 2021: All Awards EXCEPT the following delayed until September and November:
1 September 2021: General Retail Industry Award 2020
1 November 2021: (see list below)
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Air Pilots Award 2020
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Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2020
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Airline Operations – Ground Staff Award 2020
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Airport Employees Award 2020
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Airservices Australia Enterprise Award 2016
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Alpine Resorts Award 2020
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Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020
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Dry Cleaning and Laundry Industry Award 2020
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Fitness Industry Award 2020
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Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2010
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Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020
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Live Performance Award 2020
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Mannequins and Models Award 2020
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Marine Tourism and Charter Vessels Award 2020
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Nursery Award 2020
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Racing Clubs Events Award 2020
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Racing Industry Ground Maintenance Award 2020
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Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2020
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Restaurant Industry Award 2020
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Sporting Organisations Award 2020
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Travelling Shows Award 2020
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Wine Industry Award 2020.
In summary
Unless the award your employees fall under is listed in the above 1st September increase or 1st November increase, the 2.5% national minimum wage increase must be paid to all other awards from the first pay cycle on or after 1st July 2021.
