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Breaking news: Minimum wages increased and related issues you might have missed

26 Jun 2026

Earlier today, the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission handed down its Annual Wage Review decision, increasing the National Minimum Wage and minimum rates under modern awards. In this article, Ben Motro (Partner), Emily Setter (Senior Associate) and Julia Torrisi (Law Clerk) set out the Fair Work Commission’s decision, and canvass some important implications for employers arising from the decision.

Authors:

Ben Motro, Partner (bmotro@piperalderman.com.au)

Emily Setter, Senior Associate (esetter@piperalderman.com.au)

Julia Torrisi, Law Clerk (jtorrisi@piperalderman.com.au)