The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission is required to set the minimum wage to apply to employers and employees covered by the WA industrial relations system. It must do this before 1 July each year. The current minimum wage for an adult employee is $918.60 per week.

Call for submissions

The Commission invites interested persons and organisations to make a submission to the Commission on what minimum wage should be set in 2025. The Commission will hear oral submissions on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 and if necessary, a half day on Thursday, 22 May 2025. The proceedings are open to the public and will be webcast.

Any person who wishes to make an oral submission at that time should notify the Registrar of the Commission stating the basis of their interest. This must be done by Wednesday, 14 May 2025.

Written submissions are also welcome. Any person or organisation who wishes to make a written submission should do so by Wednesday, 14 May 2025. Copies of written submissions will be made public. Anonymous submissions will not be considered.

Submissions can be made by email, by post or over the counter (Level 17, 111 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000). Please quote ‘CICS 1 of 2025’ in all correspondence. Please feel free to contact the Commission's Registry about making a submission.

The Notice can be read here.

For more information about the 2025 State Wage Case, click here.