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The FWC announced a 3.5% increase to the national minimum wage and modern award rates, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July.
The Work Health and Safety Amendment Bill 2026 passed the Senate, introducing new duties for PCBUs around psychosocial hazards and industrial manslaughter offences.
The Fair Work Commission reported a 23% increase in enterprise agreement approvals, driven by the hospitality and retail sectors as the new BOOT provisions bed down.
ABS data shows the participation rate reached 67.2% in May, with female participation at an all-time high of 63.1%.
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