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Apprentice tradies aren't included in the minimum wage bump

ABC Australia · Jun 5, 2026, 8:45 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Watch 2m 50s Apprentice tradies aren't included in the minimum wage bump.
  • New tradies sit under a different awards system, where an electrical apprentice can earn as little as $15.67 an hour if they've just left school early.

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Watch 2m 50s Apprentice tradies aren't included in the minimum wage bump. New tradies sit under a different awards system, where an electrical apprentice can earn as little as $15.67 an hour if they've just left school early. Video by Lia Walsh for ABC News Loop.

Facebook Linked In X (formerly Twitter)Apprentice tradies aren't included in the minimum wage bump.

New tradies sit under a different awards system, where an electrical apprentice can earn as little as $15.67 an hour if they've just left school early.

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