Settlement Guide - Minimum Wage

In Australia, the national minimum wage is set by the Fair Work Commission. Employees cannot be paid anything less, even if they agree to it. But despite being strict rules in place, some businesses still take advantage of their employees, especially when they're overseas students and backpackers.

Australian currency pictured in Sydney, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP