Introduction
Each financial year the Commission reviews and sets minimum wages. All the relevant documents about consultations and information for the Annual Wage Review 2018-19 are published here.
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Annual Wage Review 2018–19 Junior rates in modern awards
A background paper prepared by the staff of the Fair Work Commission was previously issued.
A conference was conducted by Hampton C on behalf of the Panel on 15 May 2019. Transcript of this conference will be uploaded when available.
A Spreadsheet has now been provided by the ACTU to illustrate its “interim” proposal to adjust certain junior rates as discussed in the conference.
Interested parties wishing to comment on the spreadsheet or the ACTU proposal, beyond the submissions already made in the recent conference, should do so by making a written submission to awr@fwc.gov.au before 12:00 noon (AEST) Tuesday 20 May 2019. Any submissions received will be posted on the Commission’s website.
The parties involved with discussions concerning the junior rates in the Vehicle Manufacturing, Repair, Service and Retail Industry Award 2010 are also requested to advise of any updated position by 12:00 noon (AEST) Tuesday 20 May 2019.
Additional material
Background paper – Junior rates of pay in modern awards – uploaded 8 May 2019
Submission
| Party | Document date | Date uploaded |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Workers' Union submission | 23 May 2019 | 23 May 2019 |
| Motor Trades Associations submission | 21 May 2019 | 21 May 2019 |
| Australian Industry Group submission | 16 May 2019 | 17 May 2019 |
| Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union submission | 14 May 2019 | 14 May 2019 |
Questions for consultations
The Expert Panel has published questions in advance of the final consultations (14–15 May 2019) to be addressed by parties. All interested parties are invited to comment on any question for consultations, including those that have been addressed to specific parties.
Responses to the questions and submissions relating to data published after 12 April 2019 are due by Friday 5pm, 10 May 2019.
Responses to the additional and supplementary questions are due by Monday 5pm, 13 May 2019.
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Supplementary question to Treasury and Department of Jobs and Small Business - uploaded 9 May 2019
Additional question to Treasury and Department of Jobs and Small Business – uploaded 8 May 2019
Questions for consultations – uploaded 3 May 2019
Responses to questions for consultations
| Party | Document date | Date uploaded |
|---|---|---|
| Response of the Treasury to questions on notice | 16 May 2019 | 17 May 2019 |
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Supplementary submission by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference |
16 May 2019 | 16 May 2019 |
| Response of the Treasury and Department of Jobs and Small Business to additional and supplementary questions | 13 May 2019 | 13 May 2019 |
| Response of the Australian Industry Group | 10 May 2019 | 10 May 2019 |
| Response of the Australian Council of Trade Unions | 10 May 2019 | 10 May 2019 |
| Response of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry | 10 May 2019 | 10 May 2019 |
| Response of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference | 10 May 2019 | 10 May 2019 |
Questions on notice
The Expert Panel has published questions on notice to be addressed by parties in their submission in reply. All interested parties are invited to comment on any question, including those that have been addressed to specific parties.
Responses to the questions are due by Friday 12 April 2019.
Enquiries can be emailed to: awr@fwc.gov.au
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Questions on notice – uploaded 3 April 2019