We answer your most frequently asked questions about the 1.75 per cent minimum wage increase and deliver the must-have tools for helping you work through the change.Â
You can find the full decision by the Fair Work Commission Full Bench (FWCFB) from June 2020 here.
The effective date of the wage and allowance increase has been staggered to allow more preparation time for industries that had been hurt by the COVID-19 economic crisis.Â
For industries which the FWCFB identified as less affected, the increase takes effect from the first pay period on or after 1 July 2020.
For those considered to be more significantly affected, the increase will take effect from the first pay period on or after 1 November 2020.
For the worst-affected industries, the increase won't take effect until the first pay period on or after 1 February 2021.
For group 1, 2 and 3 lists, see the table at the bottom of this article.
The Fair Work Ombudsman will be updating its pay and conditions tools as the changes come into effect.
What if I already pay above minimum wage?
If you are currently paying an employee more than the new minimum wage, you don't need to increase their salary.Â
What if my employee is on JobKeeper?
The minimum wage applies to any work an employee performs while they're on JobKeeper if they get their pay rate from an award or the National Minimum wage.
Why is my industry not in the worst-hit category?
The FWCFB mostly used data on job losses and decline in total wages across broad industry classifications to assess the worst-hit sectors.
As a result, the groupings don't take into account the differing impact the pandemic is having on sectors within these classifications.Â
Supported wage system
The minimum amount payable under the supported wage system provisions of the modern awards increased from $87 per week to $89 per week from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2020.
If you have questions or concerns about implementing the minimum wage increase we encourage you to contact our Employee Relations Advice Centre team on 9365 7660 or email advice@cciwa.com.
Minimum wage increase start dates
Group 1: 1 July 2020
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award 2020Â
Aged Care Award 2010Â
Ambulance and Patient Transport Industry Award 2020Â
Banking, Finance and Insurance Award 2020Â
Cemetery Industry Award 2020Â
Children’s Services Award 2010Â
Cleaning Services Award 2020Â
Corrections and Detention (Private Sector) Award 2020Â
Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020Â
Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2010Â
Electrical Power Industry Award 2020Â
Fire Fighting Industry Award 2020Â
Funeral Industry Award 2010Â
Gas Industry Award 2020Â
Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020Â
Medical Practitioners Award 2020Â
Nurses Award 2010Â
Pharmacy Industry Award 2020Â
Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010Â
State Government Agencies Award 2020Â
Water Industry Award 2020
Group 2: 1 November 2020
Aluminium Industry Award 2020Â
Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award 2020Â
Aquaculture Industry Award 2020Â
Architects Award 2020Â
Asphalt Industry Award 2020Â
Australian Government Industry Award 2016Â
Black Coal Mining Industry Award 2010Â
Book Industry Award 2020Â
Broadcasting, Recorded Entertainment and Cinemas Award 2010Â
Building and Construction General On-site Award 2010Â
Business Equipment Award 2020Â
Car Parking Award 2020Â
Cement, Lime and Quarrying Award 2020Â
Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020Â
Coal Export Terminals Award 2020Â
Concrete Products Award 2020Â
Contract Call Centres Award 2020Â
Cotton Ginning Award 2020Â
Dredging Industry Award 2020Â
Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020Â
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2010Â
Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing Award 2010Â
Gardening and Landscaping Services Award 2020Â
Graphic Arts, Printing and Publishing Award 2010Â
Higher Education Industry-Academic Staff-Award 2020Â
Higher Education Industry-General Staff-Award 2020Â
Horticulture Award 2010Â
Hydrocarbons Field Geologists Award 2020Â
Hydrocarbons Industry (Upstream) Award 2020Â
Joinery and Building Trades Award 2010Â
Journalists Published Media Award 2020Â
Labour Market Assistance Industry Award 2020Â
Legal Services Award 2020Â
Local Government Industry Award 2020Â
Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020Â
Marine Towage Award 2020Â
Maritime Offshore Oil and Gas Award 2020Â
Market and Social Research Award 2020Â
Meat Industry Award 2020Â
Mining Industry Award 2020Â
Miscellaneous Award 2020Â
Mobile Crane Hiring Award 2010Â
Oil Refining and Manufacturing Award 2020Â
Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award 2020Â
Pastoral Award 2010Â
Pest Control Industry Award 2020Â
Pharmaceutical Industry Award 2010Â
Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2010Â
Port Authorities Award 2020Â
Ports, Harbours and Enclosed Water Vessels Award 2020Â
Poultry Processing Award 2020Â
Premixed Concrete Award 2020Â
Professional Diving Industry (Industrial) Award 2020Â
Professional Employees Award 2020Â
Rail Industry Award 2020Â
Real Estate Industry Award 2020Â
Road Transport (Long Distance Operations) Award 2020Â
Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020Â
Salt Industry Award 2010Â
Seafood Processing Award 2020Â
Seagoing Industry Award 2020Â
Security Services Award 2020Â
Silviculture Award 2020Â
Stevedoring Industry Award 2020Â
Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020Â
Sugar Industry Award 2020Â
Supported Employment Services Award 2020Â
Surveying Award 2020Â
Telecommunications Services Award 2010Â
Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Associated Industries Award 2010Â
Timber Industry Award 2010Â
Transport (Cash in Transit) Award 2020Â
Waste Management Award 2020Â
Wool Storage, Sampling and Testing Award 2010
Group 3: 1 February 2020
Air Pilots Award 2020Â
Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2020Â
Airline Operations-Ground Staff Award 2020Â
Airport Employees Award 2020Â
Alpine Resorts Award 2020Â
Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020Â
Commercial Sales Award 2020Â
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Industry Award 2020Â
Fast Food Industry Award 2010Â
Fitness Industry Award 2010Â
General Retail Industry Award 2010Â
Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2010Â
Horse and Greyhound Training Award 2020Â
Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020Â
Live Performance Award 2010Â
Mannequins and Models Award 2020Â
Marine Tourism and Charter Vessels Award 2020Â
Nursery Award 2020Â
Professional Diving Industry (Recreational) Award 2020Â
Racing Clubs Events Award 2010Â
Racing Industry Ground Maintenance Award 2020Â
Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2010Â
Restaurant Industry Award 2020Â
Sporting Organisations Award 2020Â
Travelling Shows Award 2020Â
Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020Â
Wine Industry Award 2010Â
