The national minimum wage will be $812.60 per week, or $21.38 per hour, after a decision by the commission exceeds the government's suggested 5.1 per cent increase.
Look back on how the day's events unfolded in our blog.
Let's get you up to speed on what's been announced today, and the reactions:
The Fair Work Commission has ruled the minimum wage should increase by 5.2 per cent
It means the minimum wage will be lifted $1.05 an hour from its $20.33 base to $21.38 an hour
Workers on award rates will go up 4.6 per cent — a cut in real wages — with a minimum $40 weekly increase for workers on award rates below $869.60 per week
Sally McManus, head of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, said the FWC's decision was a victory for wage workers
The Australian Chamber of Commerce, however, warns the decision will put businesses under more stress
You can read more on this story by political reporter Jake Evans here.
Will my employer automatically increase my wage or will I have to speak with them?
-James
If you're among the workers affected by today's announcement, you shouldn't have to ask for it to be passed on.
The Fair Work Commission says:
"Employers must provide their employees with at least the minimum entitlements for wages and conditions of employment. These entitlements are most often found in enterprise agreements or awards. There is a safety net to make sure all...
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