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The state Metal Trades (General) Award was updated by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission on 9 February 2022. The award summary on this page includes changes to the Award.
The award variation is effective from the first pay period on or after 9 February 2022.
The award variation has not changed adult or junior pay rates in the Metal Trades (General) Award. A minor change to rates of pay for school leaver trainees has been made.
Visit Metal Trades (General) Award updated for more information on the variation to the award.
This publication is a summary of the Metal Trades (General) Award.
On 24 June 2021 the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) issued the 2021 State Wage Case decision. The WAIRC decision grants a 2.5% per week increase in WA award rates of pay from the first pay period on or after 1 July 2021.
To view pay rates for previous years visit the Previous WA award summaries - pre 1 July 2021 page.
This WA award summary applies to businesses in the state industrial relations system. It covers businesses which operate as:
This summary does not cover businesses and organisations in the national industrial relations system which operate as:
If the business or organisation is in the national system visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website www.fairwork.gov.au
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