Female care sector employees to receive fairer pay after Fair Work Commission findings

Key points

• More than 460,000 female health, disability and community services workers will receive fairer pay and better conditions. The Fair Work Commission found their work has been undervalued because of gender-based assumptions.
• The Federal Government will invest $630 million to fund the changes. Workers covered by the award received a wage rise of up to 15 per cent from 1 October, with any remaining increase due in 2027.
• Services Minister Katy Gallagher said the move was a significant step towards recognising women's contribution.