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03/08/2026

We may call them a few different names, but they all come from the same leave balance.

Find out more about your paid sick and carer’s leave entitlements on our website: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/sick-and-carers-leave

21/07/2026

🛑BUT🛑 it doesn’t automatically mean you’ll get a 4.75% pay rise.

If you’re already being paid above the new minimum rate that applies to you, your employer ISN’T required to increase your pay.

If the new minimum rate is higher than your current pay rate, your employer IS required to increase your pay to at least that minimum rate.

20/07/2026

✅ From 1 July, your employer pays super on payday. That part is true. It’s also great news!

⌛ But what you see in your super account might be a different story 👇

02/07/2026

💲💲With the recent increase to the National Minimum Wage and all award wages, pay rates might be a topic of interest at your workplace.

It’s up to you, not your employer, to share (or not share) info about your pay and any other employment terms and conditions needed to work out your pay.

If you do choose to share, your employer can’t take certain actions against you for doing so 🚫

Awards, enterprise agreements, and employment contracts can’t include pay secrecy terms that go against these rights.

30/06/2026

Payday Super is right around the corner!

From 1 July 2026, your employer needs to pay super contributions at the same time they pay your salary or wages, so the contributions reach your nominated account within 7 business days.

There are some exceptions. For example, the first super contribution for a new employee will need to be made within 20 business days of their salary or wages being paid.

The Australian Tax Office is responsible for implementing the new rules and is the best source of info about the changes. Keep up to date on their website: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/payday-super

22/06/2026

We talk a lot about annual leave and sick and carer’s leave, but there are other types of leave available to you.
Want to know more about your leave entitlements? We’ve got you covered: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave

18/06/2026

All withholding schedules and tax tables have been updated. The changes apply from 1 July 2026.

If you employ staff, take note of the changes. Make sure you know how much you need to withhold from the payments you make to your employees and other workers.

18/06/2026

Just because you’re the only one on shift, doesn’t mean you should miss out on the breaks you’re entitled to take under your award or enterprise agreement.

10/06/2026

02/06/2026

The Fair Work Commission has announced this year’s Annual Wage Review decision.

The National Minimum Wage will increase to $1,004.90 per week or $26.44 per hour.

Minimum award wages will increase by 4.75%, provided that:
-the lowest rate in any award that applies to ongoing employment must be at least $1,004.90 per week or $26.44 per hour
- any entry-level rate that applies to the first 6 months (or less) of employment must be at least $978.10 per week or $25.74 per hour.

These increases apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.

We’re working to update our pay tools and website info with the new rates. You can find more info about the minimum wage increase and subscribe to our email updates to be notified when the new rates are available here: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workplace-laws/annual-wage-review/annual-wage-review-2026