Almost 3 million workers will get a 4.75% pay rise in July. But wages can’t catch up with inflation Around 2.8 million of Australia’s lowest-paid workers will get a 4.75% pay rise from July 1 this year, after the latest Fair Work Commission annual decision on award wages. The Conversation · Jun 2
Millions Of Aussies To Get A Pay Rise After National Minimum Wage Increase Of 4.75% The Fair Work Commission said economic “wild cards” had impacted its wage review. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 2
About 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission ruling Unions had demanded 6% pay increase for lowest paid after war in Middle East pushed inflation higher The Guardian - AU · Jun 2
FED:Low-paid workers to receive 4.75 per cent wage rise Millions of workers on minimum wages and industry awards will get a 4.75 per cent annual pay rise after a Fair Work Commission decision. AAP · Jun 2
Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears Millions of workers on industry awards will get an annual pay rise and minimum wage earners even more, but economists warn the raises could fuel inflation. AAP · Jun 1
Admin 'error' leads watchdog to wrongly accuse agencies of flouting rules 'Not sure of the methodology the DTA has applied,' an email said. The Canberra Times · May 31
Unions ramp up minimum wage rise demands as costs soar Low-paid workers should not go backwards because of Donald Trump's war, the peak union body says, as it calls for minimum wages to be raised to $26.45 an hour. AAP · May 14
No butts: case dismissed after Woolworths worker claims hurt feelings over plumber’s crack Fair Work Commission deputy president Alan Colman rejects Victorian man’s case, warning there is no disincentive for speculative claims The Guardian - AU · May 11
Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire State and territory leaders will meet again with the prime minister to discuss the fuel crisis, as new orders for companies using truckies come into effect. AAP · Apr 20
The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It’s a positive step On Tuesday, the Fair Work Commission handed down a landmark ruling that will phase out “junior” rates of pay for adults aged 18, 19 and 20 in key sectors. The Conversation · Mar 31
Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates for adult workers, with half a million young Australians to be paid more Union celebrates ‘landmark decision’ that will mean adults aged 20 or younger are no longer paid less The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
Win for younger workers with discount pay rates axed Workers in retail and fast food jobs will be eligible for the full award wage once they turn 18 after a decision from the workplace watchdog. AAP · Mar 31
Labor Backs Calls For 3 Million Aussies To Get An Above-Inflation Pay Rise: ‘Doing It Tough’ Labor is urging the Fair Work Commission to deliver an above-inflation minimum wage rise to help low‑paid workers cope with fuel costs. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 26
AAP · Mar 26 Labor backs above-inflation wage bump for low-paid Wage increases have not been driving recent inflation pressures and low-paid workers deserve a real pay rise, the government says.
AAP · Mar 24 Unions urge five per cent pay rise as inflation bites Employer groups warn a pay rise above inflation for minimum wage earners would only tip more fuel onto the fire as rising petrol prices worry the Reserve Bank.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23 Victoria teachers strike: warning of further action as 35,000 rally and hundreds of schools cancel classes Union leaders say Tuesday’s protest in Melbourne’s CBD was among state’s ‘biggest’ in years
The Conversation · Feb 17 A worker was sacked over his side hustle. Here are 5 tips for employees with second gigs A recent case before the Fair Work Commission has revealed the limits of being able to work a second job when you are employed full time.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2025 Worker at Australian Taxation Office call centre takes court action demanding ‘same job, same pay’ Fair Work Commission application comes amid scrutiny of ATO’s use of for-profit call centres
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025 World-first deal grants minimum wage to Uber Eats and DoorDash delivery drivers Agreement mandates baseline hourly rate, dispute resolution processes, clearer job information, and mandatory accident insurance
The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2025 Australia is bringing in ‘world first’ minimum pay for food delivery drivers – here’s how it will work Deal between companies and union, which includes an hourly wage and accident insurance, still requires approval from the industrial umpire, but this is what we know so far
The Conversation · Nov 25, 2025 What a landmark Uber Eats, DoorDash pay deal could mean for delivery drivers and food costs Food delivery drivers could win a major pay boost and better working conditions, under a landmark deal jointly proposed by the Transport Workers’ Union and Uber Eats and DoorDash – Australia’s two biggest food delivery services.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2025 Angry shareholders vote against SevenWest executive pay deal as Kerry Stokes says he too has suffered The media tycoon presided over his presumptive last annual general meeting as Seven West Media’s chair. Plus: ABC’s 90s hit returns, but will it work?
AAP · Oct 27, 2025 'Irrational' rule ripping off young Aussie workers' pay As soon as Aussie teens turn 18 they are seen as of age in the eyes of the law - but there's one place they still aren't being treated as adults.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2025 Fair Work has ruled a Sydney woman can work for Westpac from home. Can you WFH too? Regulator’s decision paves way for workers with caring responsibilities to work from home while separate test case will determine if WFH rights can be applied more broadly