22/07/2025
Hello Business Owners
From 1 July, the national minimum wage and award rates increased by 3.5%. This change affects most businesses, so it’s crucial to ensure you are paying the correct rates.
The Fair Work Ombudsman offers simple tools and resources to help you calculate wages.
https://calculate.fairwork.gov.au/?utm_source=nswgovt_business&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-07-22_sfmc_1815_bus_july_newsletter&utm_content=01_minimum_wage_increase_ao&utm_term=pay_and_conditions_tool_link&j=665885&sfmc_sub=245702402&l=88_HTML&u=69409864&mid=524007053&jb=14033
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/awards/list-of-awards?utm_source=nswgovt_business&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-07-22_sfmc_1815_bus_july_newsletter&utm_content=01_minimum_wage_increase_ao&utm_term=list_of_awards_link
Awards cover most jobs and employees in Australia. Look through the full list of awards to find the one that applies to your industry or job.