Fruit Growing and Fruit Packing Industry Award summary

Fact sheet

This summary outlines pay rates, working hours and leave arrangements for employees covered by the Fruit Growing and Fruit Packing Industry Award.

Last updated: 1 July 2026

Pay increases from the State Wage Case decision

On 11 June 2026 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission issued the 2026 State Wage Case decision increasing the pay rates in WA awards from the beginning of the first pay period that starts on or after 1 July 2026. Visit WA award and minimum rates of pay to increase from 1 July 2026 for more information.

This publication is a summary of the Fruit Growing and Fruit Packing Industry Award. The Award can be viewed on the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission’s website

The yearly State Wage Case sets the minimum pay and award wages. Pay increases usually apply from the beginning of the first pay period that starts on or after 1 July each year.

This WA award summary applies to businesses in the state industrial relations system.

Page 2 of the WA award summary lists the businesses and occupations covered by this WA award.

WA award summaries for the past 6 years are provided as a resource for employers and employees. The previous versions contain out-of-date rates of pay.