Pay rise coming for Award workers

Pharmacists on Pharmacy Industry Award wages will get a 4.75% pay increase following Annual Wage Review, but 'real wages' remain lower than in 2021 Employees earning award wages are set to benefit from a 4.75% increase in base rates from 1 July 2026, following the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC’s) Annual Wage Review.   The FWC’s decision