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Minimum wage increases for 10 awards in the aviation, hospitality and tourism industries
The increase happened from the first full pay period on or after 1 October 2022.
Following the Annual Wage Review 2021-22, the Fair Work Commission announced an increase to the National Minimum Wage from 1 July.
The commission ruled the increase would be delayed to October 1, 2022, in the aviation, tourism and hospitality sectors because of their slower recovery from the Covid recession.
What are the new minimum wage rates?
- an increase to the National Minimum Wage of $40 per week, which amounts to an increase of 5.2%.
- an increase to award minimum wages of 4.6%, which is subject to a minimum increase for adult award classifications of $40 per week and based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee.
Other award wages, including junior, apprentice and supported wages that are based on adult minimum wages, get a proportionate increase.
1 October 2022 minimum wage increase
For 10 awards in the aviation, hospitality and tourism industries, the increase happened from the first full pay period on or after 1 October 2022. The affected awards are:
Aviation
- Air Pilots Award [MA000046]
- Aircraft Cabin Crew Award [MA000047]
- Airline Operations - Ground Staff Award [MA000048]
- Airport Employees Award [MA000049]
- Airservices Australia Enterprise Award 2016 [MA000141]
Hospitality
- Hospitality Industry (General) Award [MA000009]
- Registered and Licensed Clubs Award [MA000058
- Restaurant Industry Award [MA000119]
Tourism
- Alpine Resorts Award [MA000092]
- Marine Tourism and Charter Vessels Award [MA000093]
Grade 3 Hospitality Award employees
For Grade 3 employees receiving loaded rates under the Hospitality Award, there has been an adjustment of the loaded rate with an increase to apply from the first full pay period on or after 2 October 2022.
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Date published 21 Oct 2022 | Last updated 21 Oct 2022
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