Fair Work Commission

Regulatory updates from Fair Work Commission explained in plain English for Australian small businesses.

Fair Work Commission - Major Cases
Work value case – Nurses and midwives: what the Fair Work Commission case means for minimum pay rates
The Fair Work Commission is hearing a case to increase minimum pay rates under the Nurses Award 2020. Two determinations are already in effect.
31 July 2026
healthcare
Fair Work Commission - Major Cases
Vehicle allowances – applications to vary multiple awards (AM2026/10 and others)
Unions have applied to the Fair Work Commission to increase vehicle allowances across more than 40 modern awards. No final decision has been made yet.
27 July 2026
tradesretailhospitalityprofessional-servicesconstructionhealthcaretransportagricultureeducationfinance
Fair Work Commission - Major Cases
Right to disconnect added to all modern awards
The Fair Work Commission has added a right to disconnect term to all modern awards, giving employees the right to refuse contact outside work hours.
27 July 2026
tradesretailhospitalityprofessional-servicesconstructionhealthcaretransportagricultureeducationfinance