Restaurant Industry Award 2020 — Pay Rates July 2026
Minimum pay rates effective 1 July 2026 under the Restaurant Industry Award 2020. All rates verified directly against the official Fair Work Commission pay guide published 24 June 2026.
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Effective 1 July 2026 · Adult rates only · Source: Fair Work Commission
| Classification | Full-time / Part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory level | $25.74/hr | $32.18/hr |
| Level 1 - food and beverage attendant grade 1 | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr |
| Level 1 - kitchen attendant grade 1 | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr |
| Level 2 - food and beverage attendant grade 2 | $27.08/hr | $33.85/hr |
| Level 2 - kitchen attendant grade 2 | $27.08/hr | $33.85/hr |
| Level 2 - clerical grade 1 | $27.08/hr | $33.85/hr |
| Level 2 - door person/security officer grade 1 | $27.08/hr | $33.85/hr |
| Level 2 - storeperson grade 1 | $27.08/hr | $33.85/hr |
| Level 2 - cook grade 1 | $27.08/hr | $33.85/hr |
| Level 3 - cook grade 2 | $27.97/hr | $34.96/hr |
| Level 3 - storeperson grade 2 | $27.97/hr | $34.96/hr |
| Level 3 - food and beverage attendant grade 3 | $27.97/hr | $34.96/hr |
| Level 3 - clerical grade 2 | $27.97/hr | $34.96/hr |
| Level 3 - kitchen attendant grade 3 | $27.97/hr | $34.96/hr |
| Level 3 - handyperson | $27.97/hr | $34.96/hr |
| Level 3 - timekeeper/security officer grade 2 | $27.97/hr | $34.96/hr |
| Level 4 - storeperson grade 3 | $29.45/hr | $36.81/hr |
| Level 4 - clerical grade 3 | $29.45/hr | $36.81/hr |
| Level 4 - cook grade 3 (tradesperson) | $29.45/hr | $36.81/hr |
| Level 4 - food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) | $29.45/hr | $36.81/hr |
| Level 5 - clerical supervisor | $31.30/hr | $39.13/hr |
| Level 5 - food and beverage supervisor | $31.30/hr | $39.13/hr |
| Level 5 - cook grade 4 (tradesperson) | $31.30/hr | $39.13/hr |
| Level 6 - cook grade 5 (tradesperson) | $32.13/hr | $40.16/hr |
Junior, apprentice & trainee rates
Reduced rates that apply by age, apprenticeship year or training stage — check which classification matches your situation.
| Classification | Full-time / Part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory level - Junior (Under17yo) | $12.87/hr | — |
| Level 1 - food and beverage attendant grade 1 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.22/hr | — |
| Level 1 - kitchen attendant grade 1 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.22/hr | — |
| Level 2 - kitchen attendant grade 2 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.54/hr | — |
| Level 2 - clerical grade 1 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.54/hr | — |
| Level 2 - storeperson grade 1 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.54/hr | — |
| Level 2 - door person/security officer grade 1 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.54/hr | — |
| Level 2 - food and beverage attendant grade 2 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.54/hr | — |
| Level 2 - cook grade 1 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.54/hr | — |
| Level 3 - clerical grade 2 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.99/hr | — |
| Level 3 - handyperson - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.99/hr | — |
| Level 3 - timekeeper/security officer grade 2 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.99/hr | — |
| Level 3 - storeperson grade 2 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.99/hr | — |
| Level 3 - kitchen attendant grade 3 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.99/hr | — |
| Level 3 - cook grade 2 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.99/hr | — |
| Level 3 - food and beverage attendant grade 3 - Junior (Under17yo) | $13.99/hr | — |
| Level 4 - cook grade 3 (tradesperson) - Junior (Under17yo) | $14.73/hr | — |
| Level 4 - storeperson grade 3 - Junior (Under17yo) | $14.73/hr | — |
| Level 4 - food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior (Under17yo) | $14.73/hr | — |
| Level 4 - clerical grade 3 - Junior (Under17yo) | $14.73/hr | — |
| Introductory level - Junior (17yo) | $15.44/hr | — |
| Level 5 - food and beverage supervisor - Junior (Under17yo) | $15.65/hr | — |
| Level 5 - clerical supervisor - Junior (Under17yo) | $15.65/hr | — |
| Level 5 - cook grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior (Under17yo) | $15.65/hr | — |
| Level 1 - food and beverage attendant grade 1 - Junior (17yo) | $15.87/hr | — |
| Level 1 - kitchen attendant grade 1 - Junior (17yo) | $15.87/hr | — |
| Level 6 - cook grade 5 (tradesperson) - Junior (Under17yo) | $16.07/hr | — |
| Introductory level - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $16.09/hr |
| 1st year / Stage 1 apprentice | $16.20/hr | — |
| Level 2 - door person/security officer grade 1 - Junior (17yo) | $16.25/hr | — |
| Level 2 - storeperson grade 1 - Junior (17yo) | $16.25/hr | — |
| Level 2 - clerical grade 1 - Junior (17yo) | $16.25/hr | — |
| Level 2 - kitchen attendant grade 2 - Junior (17yo) | $16.25/hr | — |
| Level 2 - cook grade 1 - Junior (17yo) | $16.25/hr | — |
| Level 2 - food and beverage attendant grade 2 - Junior (17yo) | $16.25/hr | — |
| Level 1 - kitchen attendant grade 1 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $16.53/hr |
| Level 1 - food and beverage attendant grade 1 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $16.53/hr |
| Level 3 - food and beverage attendant grade 3 - Junior (17yo) | $16.78/hr | — |
| Level 3 - handyperson - Junior (17yo) | $16.78/hr | — |
| Level 3 - clerical grade 2 - Junior (17yo) | $16.78/hr | — |
| Level 3 - storeperson grade 2 - Junior (17yo) | $16.78/hr | — |
| Level 3 - timekeeper/security officer grade 2 - Junior (17yo) | $16.78/hr | — |
| Level 3 - cook grade 2 - Junior (17yo) | $16.78/hr | — |
| Level 3 - kitchen attendant grade 3 - Junior (17yo) | $16.78/hr | — |
| Level 2 - storeperson grade 1 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $16.93/hr |
| Level 2 - clerical grade 1 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $16.93/hr |
| Level 2 - cook grade 1 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $16.93/hr |
| Level 2 - door person/security officer grade 1 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $16.93/hr |
| Level 2 - kitchen attendant grade 2 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $16.93/hr |
| Level 2 - food and beverage attendant grade 2 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $16.93/hr |
| Level 3 - timekeeper/security officer grade 2 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $17.49/hr |
| Level 3 - handyperson - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $17.49/hr |
| Level 3 - food and beverage attendant grade 3 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $17.49/hr |
| Level 3 - cook grade 2 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $17.49/hr |
| Level 3 - kitchen attendant grade 3 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $17.49/hr |
| Level 3 - clerical grade 2 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $17.49/hr |
| Level 3 - storeperson grade 2 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $17.49/hr |
| Level 4 - cook grade 3 (tradesperson) - Junior (17yo) | $17.67/hr | — |
| Level 4 - clerical grade 3 - Junior (17yo) | $17.67/hr | — |
| Level 4 - food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior (17yo) | $17.67/hr | — |
| Level 4 - storeperson grade 3 - Junior (17yo) | $17.67/hr | — |
| Introductory level - Junior (18yo) | $18.02/hr | — |
| Level 4 - food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $18.41/hr |
| Level 4 - storeperson grade 3 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $18.41/hr |
| Level 4 - clerical grade 3 - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $18.41/hr |
| Level 4 - cook grade 3 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $18.41/hr |
| Level 1 - kitchen attendant grade 1 - Junior (18yo) | $18.51/hr | — |
| Level 1 - food and beverage attendant grade 1 - Junior (18yo) | $18.51/hr | — |
| Level 5 - food and beverage supervisor - Junior (17yo) | $18.78/hr | — |
| Level 5 - cook grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior (17yo) | $18.78/hr | — |
| Level 5 - clerical supervisor - Junior (17yo) | $18.78/hr | — |
| Level 2 - clerical grade 1 - Junior (18yo) | $18.96/hr | — |
| Level 2 - kitchen attendant grade 2 - Junior (18yo) | $18.96/hr | — |
| Level 2 - door person/security officer grade 1 - Junior (18yo) | $18.96/hr | — |
| Level 2 - food and beverage attendant grade 2 - Junior (18yo) | $18.96/hr | — |
| Level 2 - storeperson grade 1 - Junior (18yo) | $18.96/hr | — |
| Level 2 - cook grade 1 - Junior (18yo) | $18.96/hr | — |
| 2nd year / Stage 2 apprentice | $19.14/hr | — |
| Level 6 - cook grade 5 (tradesperson) - Junior (17yo) | $19.28/hr | — |
| Introductory level - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $19.30/hr |
| Level 5 - cook grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $19.56/hr |
| Level 5 - food and beverage supervisor - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $19.56/hr |
| Level 5 - clerical supervisor - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $19.56/hr |
| Level 3 - storeperson grade 2 - Junior (18yo) | $19.58/hr | — |
| Level 3 - handyperson - Junior (18yo) | $19.58/hr | — |
| Level 3 - timekeeper/security officer grade 2 - Junior (18yo) | $19.58/hr | — |
| Level 3 - food and beverage attendant grade 3 - Junior (18yo) | $19.58/hr | — |
| Level 3 - cook grade 2 - Junior (18yo) | $19.58/hr | — |
| Level 3 - kitchen attendant grade 3 - Junior (18yo) | $19.58/hr | — |
| Level 3 - clerical grade 2 - Junior (18yo) | $19.58/hr | — |
| Level 1 - kitchen attendant grade 1 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $19.84/hr |
| Level 1 - food and beverage attendant grade 1 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $19.84/hr |
| Level 6 - cook grade 5 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (Under17yo) | — | $20.09/hr |
| Level 2 - food and beverage attendant grade 2 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.31/hr |
| Level 2 - door person/security officer grade 1 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.31/hr |
| Level 2 - kitchen attendant grade 2 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.31/hr |
| Level 2 - clerical grade 1 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.31/hr |
| Level 2 - storeperson grade 1 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.31/hr |
| Level 2 - cook grade 1 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.31/hr |
| Level 4 - clerical grade 3 - Junior (18yo) | $20.62/hr | — |
| Level 4 - food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior (18yo) | $20.62/hr | — |
| Level 4 - cook grade 3 (tradesperson) - Junior (18yo) | $20.62/hr | — |
| Level 4 - storeperson grade 3 - Junior (18yo) | $20.62/hr | — |
| Level 3 - kitchen attendant grade 3 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.98/hr |
| Level 3 - clerical grade 2 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.98/hr |
| Level 3 - handyperson - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.98/hr |
| Level 3 - timekeeper/security officer grade 2 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.98/hr |
| Level 3 - food and beverage attendant grade 3 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.98/hr |
| Level 3 - cook grade 2 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.98/hr |
| Level 3 - storeperson grade 2 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $20.98/hr |
| Introductory level - Junior (19yo) | $21.88/hr | — |
| Level 5 - clerical supervisor - Junior (18yo) | $21.91/hr | — |
| Level 5 - food and beverage supervisor - Junior (18yo) | $21.91/hr | — |
| Level 5 - cook grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior (18yo) | $21.91/hr | — |
| Level 4 - cook grade 3 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $22.09/hr |
| Level 4 - clerical grade 3 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $22.09/hr |
| Level 4 - food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $22.09/hr |
| Level 4 - storeperson grade 3 - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $22.09/hr |
| Level 1 - food and beverage attendant grade 1 - Junior (19yo) | $22.48/hr | — |
| Level 1 - kitchen attendant grade 1 - Junior (19yo) | $22.48/hr | — |
| Level 6 - cook grade 5 (tradesperson) - Junior (18yo) | $22.49/hr | — |
| Introductory level - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $22.53/hr |
| Level 2 - cook grade 1 - Junior (19yo) | $23.02/hr | — |
| Level 2 - kitchen attendant grade 2 - Junior (19yo) | $23.02/hr | — |
| Level 2 - clerical grade 1 - Junior (19yo) | $23.02/hr | — |
| Level 2 - storeperson grade 1 - Junior (19yo) | $23.02/hr | — |
| Level 2 - door person/security officer grade 1 - Junior (19yo) | $23.02/hr | — |
| Level 2 - food and beverage attendant grade 2 - Junior (19yo) | $23.02/hr | — |
| Level 1 - kitchen attendant grade 1 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $23.14/hr |
| Level 1 - food and beverage attendant grade 1 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $23.14/hr |
| Level 5 - clerical supervisor - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $23.48/hr |
| Level 5 - food and beverage supervisor - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $23.48/hr |
| Level 5 - cook grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $23.48/hr |
| 1st year / Stage 1 adult apprentice | $23.56/hr | — |
| 3rd year / Stage 3 apprentice | $23.56/hr | — |
| Level 2 - door person/security officer grade 1 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $23.70/hr |
| Level 2 - kitchen attendant grade 2 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $23.70/hr |
| Level 2 - clerical grade 1 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $23.70/hr |
| Level 2 - food and beverage attendant grade 2 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $23.70/hr |
| Level 2 - cook grade 1 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $23.70/hr |
| Level 2 - storeperson grade 1 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $23.70/hr |
| Level 3 - handyperson - Junior (19yo) | $23.78/hr | — |
| Level 3 - food and beverage attendant grade 3 - Junior (19yo) | $23.78/hr | — |
| Level 3 - cook grade 2 - Junior (19yo) | $23.78/hr | — |
| Level 3 - kitchen attendant grade 3 - Junior (19yo) | $23.78/hr | — |
| Level 3 - clerical grade 2 - Junior (19yo) | $23.78/hr | — |
| Level 3 - storeperson grade 2 - Junior (19yo) | $23.78/hr | — |
| Level 3 - timekeeper/security officer grade 2 - Junior (19yo) | $23.78/hr | — |
| Level 6 - cook grade 5 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (17yo) | — | $24.10/hr |
| Level 3 - storeperson grade 2 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $24.48/hr |
| Level 3 - clerical grade 2 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $24.48/hr |
| Level 3 - cook grade 2 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $24.48/hr |
| Level 3 - food and beverage attendant grade 3 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $24.48/hr |
| Level 3 - kitchen attendant grade 3 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $24.48/hr |
| Level 3 - timekeeper/security officer grade 2 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $24.48/hr |
| Level 3 - handyperson - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $24.48/hr |
| Level 4 - storeperson grade 3 - Junior (19yo) | $25.03/hr | — |
| Level 4 - clerical grade 3 - Junior (19yo) | $25.03/hr | — |
| Level 4 - cook grade 3 (tradesperson) - Junior (19yo) | $25.03/hr | — |
| Level 4 - food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior (19yo) | $25.03/hr | — |
| 2nd year / Stage 2 adult apprentice | $25.74/hr | — |
| 3rd year / Stage 3 adult apprentice | $25.74/hr | — |
| Level 4 - storeperson grade 3 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $25.78/hr |
| Level 4 - cook grade 3 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $25.78/hr |
| Level 4 - food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $25.78/hr |
| Level 4 - clerical grade 3 - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $25.78/hr |
| Level 5 - cook grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior (19yo) | $26.61/hr | — |
| Level 5 - clerical supervisor - Junior (19yo) | $26.61/hr | — |
| Level 5 - food and beverage supervisor - Junior (19yo) | $26.61/hr | — |
| Level 6 - cook grade 5 (tradesperson) - Junior (19yo) | $27.31/hr | — |
| Introductory level - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $27.35/hr |
| Level 5 - clerical supervisor - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $27.39/hr |
| Level 5 - cook grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $27.39/hr |
| Level 5 - food and beverage supervisor - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $27.39/hr |
| 4th year / Stage 4 apprentice | $27.98/hr | — |
| 4th year / Stage 4 adult apprentice | $27.98/hr | — |
| Level 1 - food and beverage attendant grade 1 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $28.10/hr |
| Level 1 - kitchen attendant grade 1 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $28.10/hr |
| Level 6 - cook grade 5 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (18yo) | — | $28.11/hr |
| Level 2 - cook grade 1 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $28.78/hr |
| Level 2 - food and beverage attendant grade 2 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $28.78/hr |
| Level 2 - clerical grade 1 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $28.78/hr |
| Level 2 - storeperson grade 1 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $28.78/hr |
| Level 2 - kitchen attendant grade 2 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $28.78/hr |
| Level 2 - door person/security officer grade 1 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $28.78/hr |
| Level 3 - timekeeper/security officer grade 2 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $29.73/hr |
| Level 3 - kitchen attendant grade 3 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $29.73/hr |
| Level 3 - cook grade 2 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $29.73/hr |
| Level 3 - food and beverage attendant grade 3 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $29.73/hr |
| Level 3 - handyperson - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $29.73/hr |
| Level 3 - storeperson grade 2 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $29.73/hr |
| Level 3 - clerical grade 2 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $29.73/hr |
| Level 4 - storeperson grade 3 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $31.29/hr |
| Level 4 - cook grade 3 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $31.29/hr |
| Level 4 - food and beverage attendant grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $31.29/hr |
| Level 4 - clerical grade 3 - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $31.29/hr |
| Level 5 - food and beverage supervisor - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $33.26/hr |
| Level 5 - cook grade 4 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $33.26/hr |
| Level 5 - clerical supervisor - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $33.26/hr |
| Level 6 - cook grade 5 (tradesperson) - Junior Casual (19yo) | — | $34.14/hr |
Penalty rates — Introductory level
Full-time/part-time and casual rates often differ — casual employees receive a higher percentage on top of the 25% casual loading.
| When | Full-time / Part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | $28.69/hr Base + $2.95/hr | $35.13/hr Base + $2.95/hr |
| Night | $30.16/hr Base + $4.42/hr | $36.60/hr Base + $4.42/hr |
| Saturday | $32.18/hr 125% | $38.61/hr 120% |
| Sunday | $38.61/hr 150% | $38.61/hr 120% |
| Public Holiday | $57.92/hr 225% | $64.35/hr 200% |
| Christmas Day | $57.92/hr 225% | $64.35/hr 200% |
| Overtime (first 3 hrs) | $38.61/hr 150% | $38.61/hr 120% |
| Overtime (after 3 hrs) | $51.48/hr 200% | $51.48/hr 160% |
| Saturday overtime (first 2 hrs) | $45.05/hr 175% | $45.05/hr 140% |
| Saturday overtime (after 2 hrs) | $51.48/hr 200% | $51.48/hr 160% |
| Sunday overtime | $51.48/hr 200% | $51.48/hr 160% |
| Overtime (on a rostered day off) | $51.48/hr 200% | — |
Common questions about the Restaurant Industry Award
What is the minimum wage under the Restaurant Industry Award?
The minimum full-time rate under the Restaurant Industry Award from 1 July 2026 is $25.74 per hour. Casual employees receive an additional 25% loading, making the minimum casual rate $32.18 per hour.
What is the casual loading under the Restaurant Industry Award?
Casual employees receive a 25% casual loading on top of the base rate, which compensates for the lack of paid leave entitlements. Casual penalty rates for weekends, evenings and public holidays are usually higher again than the full-time/part-time penalty rates - not just the base rate plus 25% - so check the specific casual figures in the table above rather than estimating.
When did the Restaurant Industry Award rates last change?
Current rates took effect 1 July 2026 following the Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review decision, which applied a 4.75% increase to Modern Award minimum rates (the National Minimum Wage floor for award-free workers rose separately, by 5.97%, to $26.44/hr). Rates are reviewed and updated every 1 July.
What happens if my employer pays me less than the Restaurant Industry Award minimum?
Paying below the award minimum is a breach of the Fair Work Act 2009. You can report underpayment to the Fair Work Ombudsman at fairwork.gov.au or call 13 13 94. Investigations are free and you may be entitled to back pay for up to 6 years.
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Start free wage checkAll rates sourced from Fair Work Commission pay guides effective 1 July 2026. Rates verified against official FWC published documents and updated annually on 1 July. This is factual information only — not legal advice. FairLanding (ABN 34 583 311 963) operates under Section 280 of the Migration Act 1958. For advice specific to your situation, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman at fairwork.gov.au or 13 13 94.