The Fair Work Commission has advised that the Horticulture and Pastoral Awards have new definitions and minimum pay rates for entry-level classifications from 1 April 2025.
What’s changing
The changes set new time limits for introductory classifications in the Horticultural Award and Pastoral Award. Other changes also apply.
The Fair Work Commission (the national workplace relations tribunal) has made changes to these awards as part of its Review of C14 and C13 rates in modern awards.
What to do now
To help respond to the changes, please read the Fair Work Commission news article Changes to entry-level classifications in Horticulture Award and Pastoral Award.
From there, you’ll be able to:
* Find new industry-specific information and examples for the horticulture industry
* Access an updated version of your award to read the new classification rules
* Download an updated pay guide or calculate new introductory pay rates using their pay tools.