Minimum wage increase after 1st July 2023

Fairwork says: The National Minimum Wage applies to employees who aren’t covered by an award or registered agreement.
From 1 July 2023, the new National Minimum Wage will be $882.80 per week or $23.23 per hour.
The new National Minimum Wage will apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2023. This means if your weekly pay period starts on Monday, the new rates will apply from Monday, 3 July 2023.

Most employees are covered by an award. Awards are legal documents that outline minimum pay rates and conditions of employment in your industry or occupation. The Commission has announced that minimum award wages will increase by 5.75%.

The minimum for a particular award may be higher than the national minimum. Check the awards here https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/awards/find-my-award

If you’re covered by a registered agreement, the minimum wage increase may apply. This is because the base pay rate in a registered agreement can’t be less than the base pay rate in the relevant award.