Melbourne, Australia – Australia’s minimum wage is set to rise. The minimum wage will increase from October 1.
Now the wages of those working in the designated areas will increase by 5.2 percent. That category includes adult workers employed in the aviation, tourism and hospitality sectors. They will now earn $21.38 an hour. Workers earning less than $869.60 a week will see a $40 weekly wage increase. However, 869 per week. Wages for those earning more than $60 will increase by 4.6 percent.
The new National Minimum Wage will come into effect on October 1. After this, weekly wages will rise to $812.60. That is, the minimum hourly rate will be $21.38.
Full-time workers are required to work 38 hours per week and earn $812.60 per week.
