Pay rates

The Architects Award and other industrial awards set out minimum wages for those working in architectural practices. These incorporate minimum wage decisions handed down by the Fair Work Commission. The ACA provides annual updates to ensure businesses update wages in a timely manner and meet their obligations.

2024-12-05

Changes to entry-level Award pay rates from 1 January

5 December 2024

Do you employ staff in C14 and C13 classifications? The Fair Work Commission has recently handed down a decision relating to these rates of pay under various awards, including the Architects Award. The decision will result in changes to several awards, which will take effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 January 2025. Emma Avey of Fair Work Lawyers unpacks the detail.

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2024-06-27

2024 Architects Award Pay Rates

27 June 2024

The 2024 Federal Industrial Award pay rates have been updated and are applicable from 1 July 2024. Additional changes were also made to some entry level positions, which are in place from 1 January 2025. ACA members can log in to access award pay rates relevant to architectural practice today!

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2024-06-03

Fair Work Commission Wage Decision 2024

3 June 2024

On Monday 3 June 2024, the Fair Work Commission handed down the 2024 wage decision, increasing the national minimum wage and base rates of pay in modern awards. Tom Earls from Fair Work Lawyers provides a summary of the decision. The ACA will update relevant Award pay rates as soon as possible.

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2023-06-02

Fair Work Commission Wage Decision 2023

2 June 2023

The Fair Work Commission has just handed down the 2023 wage decision, increasing the national minimum wage and base rates of pay in modern awards. Tom Earls from Fair Work Lawyers provides a summary of the decision. The ACA will update relevant Award pay rates as soon as possible.

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