Just like last year, the increase to award wages is happening in 3 stages.
REMINDER: The increase for the Retail Award applies from the first full pay period on or after 1 September 2021.
Depending on the award, there were 3 different start dates!
Here is a recap of the different start dates:
| Start date | Which awards |
| 1 July 2021 | Most modern awards (other than the ones listed below). The national minimum wage is also applied to any employees not covered by an award from 1 July 2021 |
| 1 September 2021 | General Retail Industry Award 2020 |
| 1 November 2021 | Air Pilots Award 2020 Aircraft Cabin Crew Award 2020 Airline Operations – Ground Staff Award 2020 Airport Employees Award 2020 Air Services Australia Enterprise Award 2016 Alpine Resorts Award 2020 Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020 Dry Cleaning and Laundry Industry Award 2020 Fitness Industry Award 2020 Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2010 Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 Live Performance Award 2020 Mannequins and Models Award 2020 Marine Tourism and Charter Vessels Award 2020 Nursery Award 2020 Racing Clubs Events Award 2020 Racing Industry Ground Maintenance Award 2020 Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2020 Restaurant Industry Award 2020 Sporting Organisations Award 2020 Travelling Shows Award 2020 Wine Industry Award 2020 |
CLICK HERE for specific information about each of the awards that apply to your organisation.
We expect new pay guides will be published shortly before the operative date for each award. So keep an eye on your awards!
How to apply new pay rates in payroll?
Example: The increase for the Retail Award applies from the first full pay period on or after 1 September 2021. So ,if you have a weekly pay period that starts on Mondays, the new rates will apply from Monday 6 September 2021.