NEWS & RESOURCES

From 1 Dec 2026 (phasing in until 1 Jul 2029 - provisionally) - 18, 19 and 20 year olds with six months service will be paid at the adult rate

Updates have been made to the pay guide and the Pay and Conditions Tool for this award.

As we move into 2026, there’s one compliance obligation we’re gently reminding employers about — and it’s one that is very easy to miss once onboarding is complete.