The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.3% increase to the National minimum wage and the Modern Awards minimum wage.
The new minimum wage is set at $694.90 per week which equates to $18.29 per hour
The increase will apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2017.
Fair Work will be updating awards and pay guides with the new pay rates over the next few weeks. Keep an eye on your Awards.