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FWC and WAIRC update a number of health care awards

Friday July 16, 2021

Australian Medical Association (WA)

The Fair Work Commission and the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission handed down their 2021 Minimum Wage Decisions on 16 and 24 June 2021 respectively, increasing both State and Federal Awards by 2.5%.

All increases take effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2021 and apply to the following awards:

  • Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020 (Federal);
  • Nurses Award 2010 (Federal)
  • Nurses (Doctors Surgeries) Award 1977 (State);
  • Clerks (Commercial, Social and Professional Services) Award 1972 (State)

All increases take effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2021.

AMA (WA) members can access the updated wage schedules.

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