Minimum wage increases from 1 July 2019
The Fair Work Commission has confirmed a 3.0% increase to minimum wages following its 2019 Annual Wage Review. The new national minimum wage will be $740.80 per week, or $19.49 per hour. The increases apply to base rates of pay from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2019. The changes will apply to employees that are paid in accordance with the national minimum wage, a modern award or, in some cases, a registered agreement. Remember, certain employees may h