• In short: The Fair Work Commission has increased both the minimum and award wages by 3.75 per cent.
• The decision means the national minimum wage will be $24.10 per hour or $913.91 per week, based on a 38-hour week.
• What’s next? The increase to minimum and award wages will take effect from July 1.

Additional coverage:

• The Conversation: Low-paid wages up 3.75%, with more to come for childcare and health professionals
• SBS (audio): Australia’s trade unions disappointed by minimum wage changes
• The Business Times: Australia raises minimum wage 3.75%, aiding inflation fight
• ABC: Fair Work’s wage rise may keep the economy on its ‘narrow path’ but leaves many households teetering on the edge