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Annual Wage Review Decision 2025

The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel has announced the outcome of its annual review of the national minimum wage and minimum wages under the modern awards.

The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel has announced the outcome of its annual review of the national minimum wage (NMW) and minimum wages under the modern awards.

This year, the Expert Panel has increased the NMW by 3.5%, meaning that the new NMW will be $948.00 per week or $24.95 per hour.

Minimum wages in modern awards have also been increased by 3.5%.

These changes will come into effect from the first pay period starting on or after 1 July 2025.

Employers should review their records and ensure that employees are paid correctly once that increase is applied (including ensuring that annualised wage arrangements are still sufficient to compensate for these increased minimum rates).

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