Australia’s minimum wage to increase by 5.75 per cent
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced that minimum wage and modern award wages will increase 5.75 per cent from 1 July 2023.
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Retailer groups respond to minimum wage increase
The Australian minimum wage will increase by 5.2 per cent to $21.38 an hour from 1 July, in a decision by the Fair Work Commission.
Penalty rates cut over staggered transition period
Cuts to penalty rates in the Retail Award will be phased in over four years, however retail lobbyists are unhappy about the decision.
Clarifier: New Sunday penalty rates
There has been some confusion in the convenience store industry, caused by the reduction in Sunday penalty rates.
Shorten pushes to protect penalty rates
The Federal Opposition moved to block a Fair Work decision that would see some Sunday penalty rates slashed by 25 per cent.
FWC president proposes changes to current penalty rate system
FWC president suggests higher ‘loaded’ hourly rate in lieu of weekend penalty rates to simplify current system.