Fair Pay Commission Explained
The Access HR Team | 1 Jun 2006 11:29 AM
A New, Independent Wage Setting Body.
To make the system simpler and fairer, a new and totally independent wage setting body will be created with the primary objective of promoting the economic prosperity of the people of Australia. The Australian Fair Pay Commission (Fair Pay Commission) will include members that have experience in one or more of: business, community organizations, workplace relations and economics.
Minimum and Award Classification Wages:
As part of its responsibilities, the Fair Pay Commission will set and adjust minimum and award classification wages:
- A single minimum wage.
- Minimum wages for award classification levels.
- Minimum wages for juniors, trainees/apprentices and employees with disabilities.
- Minimum wages for piece workers.
- Casual loadings.
After increases to minimum and classification wages in awards have been made following the AIRC’s 2005 Safety Net Review, they will be locked in and not be allowed to fall below this level and will increase as decided by the Fair Pay Commission.
Source: www.workchoices.gov.au