The Federal Industrial Award pay rates have been updated and are applicable from 1 July 2026. ACA members can log in to access award pay rates relevant to architectural practice today!

On 2 June, the Fair Work Commission handed down the 2026 wage decision, increasing minimum rates of pay by at least 4.75%, with the minimum wage and aligned classifications increasing by 6% as part of a substantial overhaul of lower paid classifications. Tom Earls from Fair Work Lawyers provides a summary of the decision. The ACA will update relevant Award pay rates as soon as possible.

The 2025 Federal Industrial Award pay rates have been updated and are applicable from 1 July 2025. ACA members can log in to access award pay rates relevant to architectural practice today!

On Tuesday 3 June 2025, the Fair Work Commission handed down the 2025 wage decision, increasing the national minimum wage and base rates of pay in modern awards by 3.5%. Tom Earls from Fair Work Lawyers provides a summary of the decision. The ACA will update relevant Award pay rates as soon as possible.