PPA and other unions, through the ACTU, have won a 2.5% increase in minimum award rates of pay through the Annual Wage Review, despite widespread opposition from the federal government, many employer associations and big business.
The 2.5% increase will apply to all rates in the Pharmacy Industry Award from 1 July this year. Please check you are being paid at least the minimum rate for your classification and for the time you work.
It's illegal for employers to pay you less than the appropriate minimum rate for your classification.
If you are not being paid in line with your classification or if you require further advice, contact our Workplace Advice and Support lawyers on 1300 273 762 or email
[email protected]
The new minimum rates to apply from 1 July are below.
Minimum full-time and part-time ordinary hourly rates Monday to Friday
Minimum full-time and part-time hourly penalty rates Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays
Minimum full-time and part-time hourly overtime penalty rates Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays
New Casual Minimum Rates in the Pharmacy Industry Award as from 1 July 2022
The new minimum casual rates in the Pharmacy Industry Award that will apply from 1 July this year are outlined in the table below.
Only employees who work unsystematic and irregular hours should be employed as casual employees.
Please contact PPA if you need advice about converting from casual to permanent part-time or full-time employment so you can gain access to leave and other entitlements.
We can be contacted at
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Minimum casual ordinary hourly rates Monday to Friday
Minimum casual hourly penalty rates Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays
Minimum casual hourly overtime penalty rates Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays
Junior - Full-time & part-time - Under 16 years of age penalty rates
