The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has handed down its 2026 Annual Wage Review, and the numbers are in. From 1 July 2026, the
national minimum wage will rise by 5.97%, and modern award minimum rates will increase by 4.75%.
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whether all employers who should be paying FBT are, and that they are paying the right amount. Who needs to lodge a FBT return? Find out
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