Fair Work Commission Approves Pay Rise for Minimum Wage Workers in Australia
About 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission ruling

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Approximately 3 million workers in Australia will receive a 4.75% pay increase following a ruling by the Fair Work Commission, with the lowest paid seeing a 6% rise. The decision, effective from July 1, addresses inflationary pressures and aims to support vulnerable employees.
- 01The Fair Work Commission announced a 4.75% pay rise for about 2.8 million workers on award wages.
- 02The lowest paid workers will receive a 6% increase, raising their hourly wage from nearly $24.95 to $26.44.
- 03Justice Adam Hatcher stated that the decision was made in response to rising fuel prices and inflationary pressures.
- 04Unions had advocated for a 6% increase, while employers sought a 3.5% rise.
- 05The previous minimum wage increase was 3.5% for the 2025-26 period.
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In a significant ruling, the Fair Work Commission has approved a 4.75% pay rise for nearly 3 million workers in Australia, effective from July 1. This increase will benefit approximately 2.8 million employees whose wages are determined by modern awards. The commission's president, Justice Adam Hatcher, announced that the lowest ongoing wage will rise from about $24.95 to $26.44 per hour, marking a nearly 6% increase for the lowest paid workers. Hatcher noted that the decision was particularly challenging due to rising fuel prices and inflation, which have adversely affected living standards for the lowest earners. The higher wage increase for the lowest-paid workers is seen as a necessary adjustment to provide better support for vulnerable employees. Unions had pushed for a 6% increase in light of projected inflation rates, while employers had requested a more modest 3.5% adjustment. The previous increase was 3.5% for the 2025-26 period, reflecting ongoing economic challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on household costs.
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The wage increase aims to alleviate financial pressures on low-income workers amid rising living costs.
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