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.

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.