The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission has issued a General Order which increases the casual loading to 25% for all private sector and local government awards that currently have a casual loading below 25%. This change is effective from 26 April 2025.
This will increase pay rates for some casual employees who are covered by WA awards that do not currently require a 25% loading to be paid to casual employees.
New versions of the Wageline WA award summaries with the new casual pay rates incorporating the 25% casual loading are currently being prepared and will be published in early April 2025.
Visit Increase to casual pay rates for many WA awards for more information, including a complete list of WA awards impacted by the increase in casual loading.
