At 10 am this morning (19 June 2020) the Fair Work Commission advised on the Increase to Minimum Wage 2020
The increase is set at 1.75% and will be a staggered increase due to the current economic situation
$753.80pw
$19.84PH
Modern awards will increase by 1.75%
This takes effect at differing times:
1 July 2020 – Group 1
- Frontline Health Care and Social Assistance Workers
- Teachers and Childcare Workers
- Other Essential Services
1 November 2020 – Group 2
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- A range of other industries
1 February 2021 – Group 3
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Arts and Recreation Services
- Aviation
- Retail Trade
- Tourism
You can listen here to the full speech – https://youtu.be/_4U1WrdMQOw (15mins long)