The Fair Work Commission has approved a 2.6 per cent increase in the minimum wage.
The decision will deliver a rise of $15.80 per week to Australia's lowest paid workers. The increase affects 1.5 million people, and will take their weekly wage to $622.20.
| Changes to minimum wage |
| Year |
Minimum wage/weekly |
Increase |
| 2010 |
$569.90 |
$26.12 |
| 2011 |
$589.30 |
$19.40 |
| 2012 |
$606.40 |
$17.10 |
| 2013 |
$622.20 |
$15.80 |
