The Fair Work Commission has decided to increase the national minimum wage by 1.75% to $19.84 per hour, which equates to $753.80 per week.
Modern Award rates of pay will also increase by 1.75%. However, due to the COVID-19 crisis and the state of the economy, the increases to the Modern Awards will be introduced in stages over the next 8 months between 1 July 2020 and 1 February 2021 as follows:
Group 1 Awards
Modern Awards to be increased from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2020:
- Frontline Health Care & Social Assistance Workers;
- Teachers and Child Care; and
- Other Essential Services.
Group 2 Awards
Modern Awards to be increased from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 November 2020:
- Construction;
- Manufacturing; and
- A range of other industries.
Group 3 Awards
Modern Awards to be increased from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 February 2021:
- Accommodation and Food Services;
- Arts and Recreation Services;
- Aviation;
- Retail; and
- Tourism.
To access a full list of the Modern Awards and the relevant increase dates as published by the Fair Work Ombudsman’s website, we have included a link here.