The 2026-27 Award Increase: What +4.75% Actually Costs You
Award rates rose 4.75% and the minimum wage 5.97% to $26.44/hr from 1 July 2026. The headline percentage understates the real cost by roughly a third.
Award rates rose 4.75% and the minimum wage 5.97% to $26.44/hr from 1 July 2026. The headline percentage understates the real cost by roughly a third.