Annual Modern Award wage review 2023 to 2024

Article prepared by Liquid HR

NOTE: This article does not apply to members in Western Australia who are unincorporated (e.g. Partnership) not covered by the Federal system

The Fair Work Commission announced in June 2023 its annual wage review decision for the upcoming 2023/2024 financial year.

The Commission has made the decision to increase the minimum rates of pay in modern awards by 5.75%.

The increase to the minimum rates in modern awards applies to the veterinary industry – including the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award 2020 – and commences from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1st July 2023.

To summarise, the annual wage review decision will impact veterinary practices as follows:

• The weekly rates of pay in the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award 2020 will increase by 5.75% from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1st July 2023.

The minimum wage rates for each classification in this award are summarised in the following documents.

• Award Minimum Wage guide Veterinary Surgeons from 1 July 2023
• Award Minimum Wage guide Veterinary Nurses, Reception and Practice Managers from 1 July 2023

If your employees are covered by another Award/Agreement or are Award free, please contact the AVA HR Advisory Service for advice.

What happens now?

The AVA HR Advisory Service has updated all relevant modern award wage guides and Award summaries to reflect the increase. These documents are available on the AVA HR Advisory Service Home Page which you can access with your member login. For more information, call 1300 788 977 or email hrhotline@ava.com.au.