Mywage.org/Australia

Welcome to MyWage Australia, part of WageIndicator. On this website, you can access information on Minimum Wages and Labour Law. Head over to our Career section to learn about different jobs, their responsibilities, and compensation, as well as for tips on finding and getting jobs. See whether you earn enough with our Salary Check tool.

Labour Rights Index

With a labour force of over 13.5 million people, Australia received a composite score of 77 on WageIndicator’s 2022 Labour Rights Index. This meant that the country’s laws provided “reasonable access to decent work” to its citizens.

According to WageIndicator data, issues like Safe Working Conditions, Maternity Allowances at work, Fair Treatment, and eradication of Child and Forced labour are almost completely resolved, all receiving a score of 100. However, there is still immense progress to be made in terms of Employment and Social Security, with scores as low as 20 and 40, respectively. These low ratings are caused by the fact that Australian law does not require a 30-day notice before contract termination, written employment contracts, paid sick leave, or unemployment benefits.

As a developed country, Australia is an outlier in not guaranteeing its citizens decent working conditions through relevant labour laws. Learn more about the Labour Rights Index of Australia and how it measures up against other countries.

Check your Salary

You’re at a senior level in the organisation you work at but are not satisfied with your salary. You've just heard that a colleague of yours, working the same job, with even less experience is earning more. Are you curious to know how much a person/individual of your experience and occupation should earn? Learn more from our Salary Check

Travel and Telework

Is commuting time in Australia compensated? Normal travel to work is not paid, but substantial work performed during such travel will be duly paid. On the other hand, working from home has become a common aspect of many jobs. This is called telework. It greatly reduces hours spent in travel. A Deloitte report says that 12.6% of Australian workers are teleworking more than eight hours in a week. Find out more about travel time compensation in Australia.

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