Pay Increase Webinar 2026

The 1 July changes bring critical updates to minimum wages and modern award rates, and it’s essential that practices understand what these mean in real terms for payroll, contracts and staff communication.

Provided by HR in Health, in this practical and easy-to-follow session, we will unpack the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review, and the flow-on effects for award-covered employees. We’ll guide you through how to determine whether your team needs a pay increase, how to manage above-award and annualised salary arrangements, and what compliance steps you should be taking now.

We will also explore classification reviews, pay point progression, and Better Off Overall Test (BOOT) considerations.

You’ll walk away with clear, actionable steps, communication tips for your team, and the tools needed to ensure your practice is compliant, confident and prepared for the new financial year.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify how wage and modern award requirements apply to different roles within the general practice team.
• Classify practice staff according to award levels and select appropriate pay points and employment arrangements.
• Prepare and demonstrate compliant processes for updating payroll, contracts and staff communication in response to wage changes.