Annual Wage Review 2016-17 decision issued
The Fair Work Act 2009 requires the Fair Work Commission's Minimum Wage panel to conduct and complete a review of minimum wages in modern awards, and of the national minimum wage, in each financial year.
This review directly affects over 1.5 million employees in Australia who are reliant on these minimum wages.
On 6 June 2017, the panel delivered a 3.3% increase to all modern award rates, to take effect from 1 July 2017.
To find out more go to www.fwc.gov.au/awards-agreements/minimum-wages-conditions/annual-wage-reviews/annual-wage-review-2016-17