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If you're working while studying in Australia, you may soon see a boost in your pay packet. From 1 July 2026, both the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages are increasing across the country.

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All employees working in Australia are entitled to a minimum wage. This is the minimum amount an employee can be paid for the work that they're doing.

Currently, the National Minimum Wage is $948 per week or $24.95 per hour. The increase takes the minimum wage for a worker on the modern award system to $1,004.90 per week or $26.44 per hour, based on a full-time 38-hour week. These new rates apply to employees not covered by an award or registered agreement.

The minimum award wages will also increase by 4.75%, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. Awards are legal documents that set minimum pay rates and conditions for various industries and occupations. If you’re unsure which award applies to you, use the Find My Award tool provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

The new National Minimum Wage will apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. This means if your weekly pay period starts on Wednesday, the new rates will apply from Wednesday, 2 July 2026.

Registrations are now open for the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa ballot for Program Year 2026​-2027

Registrations for the China, India and Vietnam Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa ballot for Program Year 2026-2027 will open on Thursday 04 June 2026 and will close on Thursday 25 June 2026.

To apply for a first Work an​d Holiday (462) visa during 2026-2027, register in your respective country’s visa ballot from 04 June to 25 June 2026.​

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Gold Migration is officially in liquidation. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has appointed a case worker to manage the company's files and trust accounts.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/gold-migration-lawyers-in-liquidation/106748894?

If you have been affected. We are here to assist/support you as needed.

Visa applicants in the dark as migration law firm goes into liquidation Gold Migration Lawyers went into liquidation yesterday, leaving customers out of pocket thousands of dollars and their visa applications unresolved.