The Latest Breaking News from Minimum Wage

L.A. Delays Its $30 Hotel 'Olympic Wage' Until After the Olympics

It's a temporary reprieve for a sector that has been struggling for years. But the fight is just getting started.

Reason · Jun 27

1 July changes: minimum wage rises, payday super, parental leave tweaks and everything else coming for 2026–27

New financial year will also see a tax cut, more anti-price-gouging measures and SMS sender ID changes designed to protect against scam texts

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25

Seattle's Sky-High Minimum Wage for Delivery Drivers Has Been a Disaster

"We created a problem and it's our responsibility to fix it," former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson admitted.

Reason · Jun 24

Instacart Is Suing New York City Over Its $22.13 Minimum Wage for Delivery Drivers

The economic fallout of the law has been significant. Is it even legal?

Reason · Jun 6

Afternoon Update: Minimum wage win for workers; Ed Husic questions Aukus deal; and Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday

Fair Work’s Justice Adam Hatcher announces lowest ongoing wage rate for employees will climb from nearly $24.95 an hour to $26.44.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2

FED: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 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

FED:Workers to find out how much their pay will rise by

An announcement is imminent on how much the minimum wage will increase by, with the treasurer hoping to see a "decent" rise.

AAP · Jun 1