News & featured information

• The Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wagesThe 1.75% wage increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2020 for frontline health care and social assistance workers, teachers and child care employees, other essential services and the National Minimum Wage. These rates are now available in our pay tools. Find out more.
• Coronavirus and Australian workplace lawsFind out about your workplace entitlements and obligations, including the latest information on the JobKeeper wage subsidy, if you're affected by the outbreak of coronavirus.
• Modern Award Review: Changes to some awards from 1 July As part of their Modern Award Review, the Commission has made changes to 6 awards. These changes start on the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2020. Read on to see if these changes affect you.
• Changes to the Parental Leave Pay Scheme From 1 July 2020, eligible employees can split their Parental Leave Pay so they take it over 2 periods within 2 years. Find out more about the changes.