National Minimum Wage Increase Factsheet 2026

On Tuesday, 2 June 2026, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down the Annual Wage Review decision, increasing Australia’s minimum wage and modern award wages. 

The National Minimum Wage is set to increase by 6% and modern award wage rates will increase by 4.75% from 1 July 2026.

So, what does the recent national minimum wage increase mean for your business? If you’re looking for a quick-read version of these changes, this factsheet is for you.

In this easy-to-understand factsheet, we’ll cover:

• Changes to the National Minimum Wage
• When the changes come into effect
• What it means for Australian employers

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