Important Workplace Relations Changes Effective 1 July 2025

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Employers and employees alike should be aware of important changes in the workplace relations arena.

Australia Employment and HR

Michael Byrnes and Pooja Kapur

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Employers and employees alike should be aware of important changes in the workplace relations arena, effective1July2025. From thatdate:

the high income threshold for unfair dismissal claims will increase to$183,100per annum (from the present $175,000per annum) and the compensation limit will be$91,550(equivalent to6months of the revised high income threshold amount) for dismissals occurring on or after1July2025
the filing fee for unfair dismissal, general protections and bullying and sexual harassment at work applications will increase to$89.70
there will be a3.5% increase to minimum awardwages
the minimum wage will increase to$948per week (or$24.95per hour)
the minimum superannuation guarantee percentage will increase to12%

For further information please contact:

Michael Byrnes, Partner
Phone: + 61 2 9233 5544
Email: mjb@swaab.com.au

Pooja Kapur, Associate
Phone: +61 2 9233 5544
Email: pxk@swaab.com.au

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