From www.claytonutz.com: On April 16, 2025, the Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel announced a pay rise for workers in five women-dominated industries, identifying gender-based undervaluation in their roles.

The review, stemming from amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009, aims to correct wage disparities by possibly increasing pharmacists’ minimum wage by 14.1% in three phases beginning June 2025, along with provisional views on wage adjustments for other roles in healthcare and community services.

Employers are advised to prepare for these changes and proactively address any gender-pay discrepancies within their organizations.