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Junior rates are changing – what this means for your business

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Junior rates are changing for adult junior employees in retail, fast food and pharmacy.
The Fair Work Commission has decided that 18–20 year olds who have more than six months’ service will, over time, move to the full adult rate of pay. While there are no immediate changes, the shift is significant and will be phased in gradually from December 2026, with full implementation expected by July 2029.
For employers who rely on younger workers, this decision has important implications for wage costs, rostering and long‑term workforce planning, making early awareness and preparation essential.

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Junior Rates are Changing

Understanding Australia’s New Wage Laws 2025

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From 1 January 2025, new wage laws in Australia will enforce strict penalties for underpayment of wages, including imprisonment and significant fines. These laws aim to eliminate intentional underpayment of wages, penalty rates, and allowances. Employers may face: What Is the Wage Compliance Code? The Wage Compliance Code helps small businesses (under 15 employees) avoid

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Australia's New Wage Laws

National Minimum Wage Increases 2023

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The Fair Work Commission this morning handed down its annual National Minimum Wage decision. The National Minimum Wage Case is the yearly review of Minimum and Award wages to determine if, and to what level wages should be increased. The National Wage Case Decision Today, the Fair Work Commission has directed that the National Minimum

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National Wage Case Decision Handed Down

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The Fair Work Commission has today handed down its yearly National Wage Decision. Award Wages are to increase by 1.75% This decision was slightly delayed this year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.   National Minimum Wage increases by 1.75% In its decision, the Commission has decided to increase the National Minimum wage by 1.75% to $19.84

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