Introduction
Each financial year the Commission reviews and sets minimum wages. These are the draft determinations for the Annual Wage Review 2026.
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Minimum wage rates draft determinations
On 2 June 2026, the Expert Panel of the Fair Work Commission issued the Annual Wage Review 2026 decision [2026] FWCFB 3500 to change modern award minimum rates.
The changes will take effect from the first full pay period that starts on or after 1 July 2026.
The method we used to adjust modern award minimum wages is outlined in the Method of adjustment to wages (pdf).
Expense-related allowance draft determinations
Commission staff have prepared draft determinations adjusting expense-related allowances in modern awards for the applicable Consumer Price Index figure.
The changes will take effect from the first full pay period that starts on or after 1 July 2026.
The method we used to adjust expense-related allowances in modern awards in 2026 is outlined in the Expense-related allowances guide to methods of adjustment (pdf)
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We are seeking feedback on these draft determinations.
You can send any corrections or amendments to the draft determinations to awards@fwc.gov.au. Feedback is due no later than 4pm on Wednesday 17 June 2026.
Notes
Note 1 There are no expense-related allowances in this award.
Consolidated list of expense-related allowances
Commission staff have prepared a list of expense-related allowances adjusted for the applicable Consumer Price Index figure for modern awards being varied on 1 July 2026.
Download the spreadsheet Expense-related allowances in modern awards 2026 (Excel).
Supported wage system draft determination
Following the Annual Wage Review 2026 decision [2026] FWCFB 3500, the Expert Panel will issue a determination in relation to the Support Wage System schedule in some modern awards. The determination will take effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025.
A draft determination has been published for feedback.