Increase in National Minimum and Award Wages
Wages are going up. The Fair Work Commission has confirmed a 4.75% increase to the national minimum wage and modern award minimum rates from 1 July 2026 – bringing the weekly minimum to $1,004.90, or $26.44 an hour.
The new rates kicked in from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. If you haven’t checked your payroll settings lately, now’s the time.