The Fair Work Commission has announced that the National Minimum Wage and award wages will go up by 3.5%, starting from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025.

This change happens every year as part of the Commission’s Annual Wage Review, and it affects many workers, including those in the banana industry.

What Does This Mean for Growers?

If you employ staff, this increase will likely apply to your workers’ pay. You’ll need to make sure you’re paying the correct updated rates from July.

Fair Work will update their online tools closer to the date to help you check the right pay rates. In the meantime, you can visit their website to find helpful info:
👉 www.fairwork.gov.au

ABGC is Working for You

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) is keeping an eye on these changes and working on behalf of growers to make sure your voice is heard. Through our membership with the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council, we’re also providing input to inform national decisions around farm workforce and wages.

Do You Have Something to Say?

If you have issues you’d like ABGC to hear so we can better represent our members on matters relating to workforce obligations, contact our Member Services Manager to share your thoughts:

Kathryn Dryden
Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy Manager
📧 [email protected] | 📱 0455 553 596