Wages
From 1 July 2023 the national minimum wage and award rates will increase by 5.75%. Whilst this appears to be the first National Wage Case decision above 5% in its 116 year history, the impact on actual wages (and arguably inflation too) will be largely absorbed as most employees are already paid well above underlying
2023 Wage Case increases Minimum Wage and Award Rates by record 5.75% Read More »
The Super guarantee charge (SGC) percentage increases from 10.5% to 11% from 1 July. Check your workforce forward budget calculations and adjust your payroll system registers accordingly. The remaining two increases to reach 12% are 1 July 2024 (11.5%) and 1 July 2025 (12%). https://www.ato.gov.au/Rates/Key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/?anchor=Superguaranteepercentage#Superguaranteepercentage The journey from 3% to 12% actually began way back
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On 21 February the Fair Work Commission determined that an interim increase of 15% be applied to minimum wages for: Direct care and nursing workers under the Awards* Head Cooks (only the most senior chef or cook engaged in a facility) Recreational Activities Officers / Lifestyle Officers / Diversional Therapists It takes effect from or
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