From (the first full pay period on or after) 1 July 2012, the minimum award wage rates for those employed under the Real Estate Industry Award 2010 rise by 2.9%.

An employer is not obliged to pass on any increase to those employees who are already paid above the new wage rate.

Note I:  For a summary of the new wage rates, click here.

Note II:  For a complete copy of the award, click here.