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Australia Minimum Wage, Labor Law, and Employment Data Sheet
$20.00
International CurrencyAustralia has a government-mandated minimum wage, and no worker in Australia can be paid less then this mandatory minimum rate of pay. Employers in Australia who fail to pay the Minimum Wage may be subject to punishment by Australia's government.
What is the Australia Minimum Wage?
Australia's Minimum Wage is the lowest amount a worker can be legally paid for his work. Most countries have a nation-wide minimum wage that all workers must be paid.
The Australian minimum wage rate is 570.00 Australian dollars per week; the minimum wage is set federally by the Fair Work Australia act. Australia's minimum wage was last changed in 1-Jul-10 .
How does Australia's minimum wage compare to the minimum wage in other countries?
Australia's yearly minimum wage is $20.00 in International Currency. International Currency is a measure of currency based on the value of the United States dollar in 2009. There are countries with a higher Minimum Wage then Australia, and Australia is in the top 0 percent of all countries based on the yearly minimum wage rate.
Facts and statistics about Australia
Australia is a country located in the Australia and New Zealand region with a population of 18,886,000 and an average life span of 79.8 years.
| Local Name | Australia |
| Gross National Product | 351,182 |
| Government Type | Constitutional Monarchy, Federation |
| Current Leader | Elisabeth II |
| Independence Year | 1901 |
| Continent & Region | Oceania, Australia and New Zealand |
| Surface Area | 7,741,220 square kilometers |
| ISO 3166 Country Code | AU |
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