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The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released advice to employers that wage rates and all work related allowances in the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020 and the Travelling Shows Award 2020 will increase from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1st July 2024.

In addition, some expense related allowances may also increase.

The increases in minimum wages and work-related allowances are the result of the 3.75% adjustment to minimum weekly wages awarded by the Fair Work Commission in the Annual Wage Review 2024.

Click here to view Australian Federation of Employers and Industries (AFEI)'s Wage Rate Schedule No.16. The Wage Rate Schedule sets out the minimum wages and allowances that are to apply from the first full pay period on or after 1st July 2024.

Click here to view to view the information sheet regarding this award wage rate review.

Click here to view AFEI's Wage Rate Schedule No.16. The Wage Rate Schedule sets out the minimum wages and allowances that are to apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2024.

Click here to view to view the information sheet regarding this award wage rate review.

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