WA awards are being updated, and the coverage of awards expanded, as part of a process being undertaken by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission to review various private sector WA awards.
For details on recent or upcoming changes to particular WA awards choose the relevant award below.
Changes to awards for metal and manufacturing businesses
The Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award commenced on
23 October 2025.
23 October 2025.
Changes to the Restaurant, Tearoom and Catering Workers Award
Changes to the provisions and name of the award commenced on 31 July 2025.
Increase in casual pay rates for many WA awards
The award casual loading for over 100 WA awards increased to 25% on 26 April 2025.
Changes to the building trades awards
Updates to the Building Trades Award and the Building Trades (Construction) Award in December 2024.
Changes to the Hairdressers Award
On 1 January 2025, the award was updated, renamed and extended to cover the beauty industry.
Changes to the Shop and Warehouse Award
Updates to award provisions in June 2024 and the award’s coverage in October 2024.
Changes to the coverage of the clerks awards
The coverage of three key clerical awards was expanded in December 2023.
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