In June, the Fair Work Commission announced a 2.5% increase to minimum wages coming into effect on three different dates. Wages in the General Retail Industry Award will increase 2.5% from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 September. You can use our Pay Calculator to work out the new rates: https://calculate.fairwork.gov.au/findyouraward
Remember, wage rates will increase in 21 other awards from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 November.
The wage rates In most other awards increased from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July this year.