The Australian Fair Pay Commission is inviting written submissions from interested groups and individuals in the lead-up to the July 2009 Minimum Wage Decision. The Commission is interested in receiving a wide range of views on issues relevant to minimum wages. Submissions need not be lengthy and can address some or all of the following criteria:
- the capacity for the unemployed and low paid to obtain and remain in employment
- employment and competitiveness across the economy
- providing a safety net for the low paid
- minimum wages for junior employees, employees to whom training arrangements apply and employees with disabilities that ensure those employees are competitive in the labour market.
The 2009 Minimum Wage Review will also include consideration of the impact of the Commission’s previous Minimum Wage Decision, as announced in July 2008. The closing date for submissions is Friday, 20 March 2009. Further details regarding the 2009 Minimum Wage Review and how to make a submission can be found at www.fairpay.gov.au or by calling 1300 139 699. Please click here for more information about the Federal Minimum Wage and to access pay scale summaries.
