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Awards & Pay Rates 2023: HR Compliance Guide

The Fair Work Ombudsman has officially issued the updated Fair Work Pay Guides July 2023 in response to the recently announced national minimum wage increases. These essential documents serve as the primary reference for ensuring payroll compliance across Australia. Employers should familiarise themselves with all the details in the air Work Pay Guides July 2023 to remain compliant with the latest regulations.

What is Included in the Updated Pay Guides?

Because the wage increase impacts various employment types, these updated pay guides contain relevant information for full-time, part-time, and casual employees. Additionally, each guide includes all mandatory monetary allowances and specific penalty rate classifications. Consequently, employers must ensure they are using the correct version to remain compliant with the law.

Please note that these updated pay rates are applicable for the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2023. Furthermore, the information provided below is accurate as of Friday, 7 July 2023.


Fair Work Pay Guides July 2023: Industry Links

Hair and Beauty Industry Award [MA000005]

Hair and Beauty Industry Pay Guide

Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award [MA000089]

Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award Pay Guide

Miscellaneous Award [MA000104]

Miscellaneous Award Pay Guide

Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award [MA000100]

Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award Pay Guide

Road Transport and Distribution Award [MA000038]

Road Transport and Distribution Award Pay Guide

Restaurant Industry Award [MA000119]

Restaurant Industry Award Pay Guide

Real Estate Industry Award [MA000106]

Real Estate Industry Award Pay Guide

Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award [MA000025]

Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award Pay Guide 

Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award [MA000036]

Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award Pay Guide

Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 [MA000010]

Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award Pay Guide

Hospitality Industry (General) Award [MA000009]

Hospitality Industry (General) Award Pay Guide

Health Professionals and Support Services Award [MA000027]

Health Professionals and Support Services Award Pay Guide

General Retail Industry Award [MA000004]

General Retail Industry Award Pay Guide

Fast Food Industry Award [MA000003]

Fast Food Industry Award Pay Guide

Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award [MA000076]

Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award Pay Guide

Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award [MA000075]

Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award Pay Guide

Commercial Sales Award [MA000083]

Commercial Sales Award Pay Guide  

Clerks Private Sector Award [MA000002]

Clerks Private Sector Award Pay Guide

Cleaning Services Award [MA000022]

Cleaning Services Award Pay Guide

Children’s Services Award [MA000120]

Children’s Services Award Pay Guide

Building and Construction General On-site Award [MA000020]

Building and Construction General On-site Award Pay Guide

Broadcasting, Recorded Entertainment and Cinemas Award [MA000091]

Broadcasting, Recorded Entertainment and Cinemas Award Pay Guide

Aquaculture Industry Award [MA000114]

Aquaculture Industry Award Pay Guide

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