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Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages have increased. Find out more.
Building Cooperative Workplaces reforms
Recent reforms aim to improve processes at the Fair Work Commission and make other changes to workplace laws.
Upcoming pay rate increases in the Nurses Award
Learn about pay rate increases for some nurses from 1 August 2026.
Surprise inspections uncover underpayments for Hobart food workers
We have recovered more than $129,000 for 180 underpaid workers in Hobart’s fast food, restaurants and cafés sector following surprise inspections.
The Fair Work Ombudsman acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters, skies and communities. We pay our respects to them, their Cultures, and Elders past and present.