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May 29, 2026
- Sector Insights
FWC Announce Minimum Wage Increase 2026
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has handed down its 2026 Annual Wage Review decision, confirming a 4.75% increase to Modern Award minimum wage rates from 1 July 2026.
The Commission has also announced a structural adjustment to the lowest-paid classifications in the modern award system, beginning the phased removal of the C13 classification and increasing rates for approximately 100,000 of Australia’s lowest-paid workers.
2026 -2027 Federal Budget Response
Amplify Alliance’s detailed Federal Budget Report examines the 2026–27 Federal Budget through the lens of our advocacy priorities, including sustainability of social and human services, sector reform, and support for the communities our Members serve.
Our response may help you anticipate potential impacts on your organisation and consider how you might contribute to coordinated and ongoing Member and sector advocacy.
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