The pay rise landed on 1 July 2026, and if you employ staff, you've likely updated your payroll and moved on. It's worth a second look, because “the increase” is two different numbers, and which one applies depends on how each person is paid. The Fair Work Commission lifted modern award minimum rates by 4.75% and the national minimum wage by close to 6%, both from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. Payroll software will have updated the headline rates

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The Fair Work Ombudsman is visiting small businesses, including those in Melbourne, to inspect payroll records. On-the-spot fines are being issued for missing or incorrect information. Learn which records you must keep, why they matter, and how Vivid Enterprise Solutions can help you stay compliant and protected.