Information about Wages and Allowances

As an Australian Apprentice, you are usually employed under a federal or state / territory award or agreement and paid a training wage for the time you spend on the job with your employer. You have the same rights to superannuation, workers compensation and other entitlements or requirements as all other workers in Australia. 

 

The new fair Work system is the modernisation of awards operating  in the Commonwealth workplace relations system. From January 1st, 2010 on most industries will be subject to a Modern Award. Transition arrangements will apply. 

 

For further information contact www.fairwork.gov.au or Phone Fair Work Infoline 13 13 94 

 

The Australian Government believes that increasing the take home pay for apprentices will mean young men and women will be better placed to pursue a career in trades. So the Government has introduced a number of initiatives to help boost apprenticeship wages, particularly in trades experiencing a skills shortage.  Below is a  summary of allowances, vouchers & scholarships. Some of these have tax implications.