Apprentice Tradies Aren't Included in the Minimum Wage Bump

Apprentice tradies aren't included in the minimum wage bump

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Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears

Workers on the minimum wage will receive more than $1000 a week for the first time, but businesses and economists […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. The post Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears appeared first on Bundaberg Today.

Annual Wage Review 2026: Minimum Wage Increase Guide

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has recently completed its Annual Wage Review and advised of increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum pay rates in modern awards. Below is a plain-English summary of what’s changing, when it takes effect, and the practical steps small business employers should take to stay compliant. At a glance (Annual Wage Review 2026) Modern award minimum wages: increased by 4.75% National Minimum Wage: increased to $…