Casual pay rates for many WA awards have increased

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Pay rates for casual employees under many private sector WA awards have increased effective
26 April 2025 because award casual loading has changed to 25%.
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The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission issued a General Order which increased the casual loading to 25% for all private sector and local government awards that previously had a casual loading below 25%. This change was effective from 26 April 2025.

View the Wageline WA award summaries with the new casual pay rates incorporating the 25% casual loading.

Visit Increase to casual pay rates for many WA awards for more information, including a complete list of WA awards impacted by the increase in casual loading.

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