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Last verified: 1 July 2025The Australian minimum wage is $25.50 per hour or $969.00 per week for full-time workers from 1 July 2025. Casuals get $31.88/hr including 25% loading. Junior workers aged 16-20 are paid a percentage of the adult rate based on their age.
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