5 July 2019

Minimum Wage Increase

The 3% increase to the minimum wage took affect on July 1.

For information on the new pay rates, and changes to penalty rates, check out the easy-to-use tools here:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/view.aspx?folderid=769&articleid=9015

What does this mean for me?

If you are on Award rates of pay as of July 1, 2019 your pay MUST be increased to bring it in line with the new minimum Award rate.

However, those on Enterprise Agreements and/or individual contracts are not affected by this increase unless their current pay is less than the new minimum award rate, or their agreement specifically provides for wage movement inclusive of minimum wage decisions.

Contact the Member Rights Centre if you need assistance on 1300 366 378 or email fsuinfo@fsunion.org.au

Authorised by Julia Angrisano, National Secretary