The Fair Work Commission announced Tuesday a 3.5% increase to Australia's minimum wage rates, delivering the first real wage growth to the country's lowest-paid workers after four years of declining purchasing power.
The increase affects the National Minimum Wage and all modern award minimum wage rates, taking effect July 1, 2025. The decision directly impacts approximately 2.7 million Australian employees — about 20.7% of the workforce — who rely on the 121 modern industry and occupational awards for their pay rates.
"Since July 2021, employees who are reliant on modern award minimum wages or the National Minimum Wage have suffered a reduction in the real value of their wage rates," the Commission stated in its decision announcement.
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