Please see the attachment here for the Minimum-wages Fact Sheet July 2020 from Fair Work Ombudsman.

Who determines minimum wages?

Every year, the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) Expert Panel reviews the minimum wages received by employees in the national workplace relations system.

The review considers:
• written submissions from interested organisations and individuals
• consultations before the Expert Panel
• research commissioned by the Expert Panel.

At the conclusion of this review, a national minimum wage order is made which will apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July each year.

What is a national minimum wage order?

A national minimum wage order outlines the minimum wage for award and agreement-free employees.

The national minimum wage order must set the following wages for award or agreement-free employees:

• a national minimum wage for adults
• a special national minimum wage for:
  – trainees, apprentices and junior employees
  – employees to whom training arrangements apply
  – employees with a disability
• a casual loading.

For further information about the Annual Wage Review and the national Minimum Wage Order, see sections 285–299 of the Fair Work Act 2009.

What is the current national minimum wage?

The national minimum wage is currently $19.84 per hour or $753.80 per 38 hour week (before tax).

Casual employees covered by the national minimum wage also get at least a 25% casual loading.

Award and agreement free juniors get paid a percentage of the national minimum wage. The percentages are the same as the aged-based percentage scale in the Miscellaneous Award.

Employees covered by a modern award

Most employees in the national workplace system are covered by a modern award. These contain the minimum wage, as well as other terms and conditions, for employees in particular industries and occupations.

Some awards can have transitional arrangements as determined by the FWC. Employers and employees should check their relevant modern award(s) to determine if transitional arrangements apply.

Minimum wages under modern awards may include:

• wages rates for adults, in some cases, at different rates according to experience and qualifications
• wage rates for juniors, employees with a disability, and
  employees to whom training arrangements apply
• casual loadings
• piece rates.

For further information on modern awards, go to the Modern awards fact sheet.

To find out the minimum wage under a modern award, you can use our Pay and Conditions Tool.