The Fair Work Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) following its 2020 Annual Wage Review.

Normally a National Minimum Wage increase will take effect for everyone from 1^st of July that year, however due to the issues created by COVID-19, this time the increase will be rolled out at different dates for different industry sectors.

Most Australian Apprentices are employed under an Award.  The increase to awards will happen in 3 groups:

• 1^st July 2020 – Frontline Health Care & Social Assistance Workers, Teachers & Childcare, Other Essential Services
• 1^st November 2020 – Construction, Manufacturing, A range of other industries.
• 1^st February 2021 – Accommodation & Food Services, Arts & Recreation Services, Aviation, Retail, Tourism

For Australian Apprentices NOT employed under an award or agreement, the National Minimum Wage will be $753.80 per (38hr) week or $19.84 per hour.  This applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1/7/2020.

Please visit the Fair Work Website for a more detailed explanation of how the roll-out will take place and when it will apply to you.

Find out more

Should you have any questions or concerns involving wages, please contact Fair Work on 13 13 94.