Definition of minimum wage
26 Definition of minimum wage
In this Part and Part III, unless inconsistent with the context or subject-matter—
S. 26(1) def. of minimum wage substituted by No. 9978 s. 8(a).
minimum wage means the sum of $144.80 together with such further amount as is from time to time declared under subsection (2) by Order of the Governor in Council published in the Government Gazette to be the amount by which the minimum wage payable to an adult person in Victoria has increased since 30 June 1981.
S. 26(2) amended by No. 9978 s. 8(b)(i)–(iii).
The Governor in Council shall by Order published in the Government Gazette within 30 days after 1 December in each year declare the amount that in his opinion is the amount by which the minimum wage has increased between 30 June 1981 and 1 December then last past.
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