Fair Work Announces Minimum Wage Increase

Minimum Wage Increase Effective 1 July 2025

Just a quick heads-up: the national minimum wage and award rates will increase by 3.5% from 1 July 2025, as announced by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

This means:

1. The National Minimum Wage increases to $948 per week or $24.95 per hour

2. Award minimum wages also go up by 3.5%

3. Adjustments will apply to junior, apprentice, and supported wage rates

The new rates kick in from your first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025.

While it is not Megabus Software's role to advise on what you should pay your team, we know staying compliant matters. So, here are a few helpful tools and updates from Fair Work you might want to check out:

• Pay and Conditions Tool to check updated pay rates and allowances

• Pay Guides for your specific award

• Fair Work Information Statement updated for 2025

• Summary of Wage Changes

Plus other workplace changes that may apply to your business:

1. Superannuation guarantee increases to 12%

2. Right to disconnect laws apply to small businesses from 26 August

3. Updates to Parental Leave Pay

If you have not reviewed your payroll setup for the new financial year, now may be a good time.

We encourage you to consult the Fair Work website or seek professional advice if you have questions regarding your obligations as an employer.