Rights & Pay

What solar installer apprentices actually get paid in Australia — award rates by year, plus accreditation costs to factor in.

What gasfitting apprentices actually get paid in Australia — award rates by year, plus licensing costs to factor in.

What motor mechanic apprentices actually get paid in Australia — award rates by year, plus what else factors into your take-home pay.

What hairdressing apprentices actually get paid in Australia — award rates by year, plus what else factors into your take-home pay.

Change employers in most industries and you lose your long service leave. Construction is different — here’s how portable long service leave actually works.

Getting hurt on the job is stressful enough. Here’s the actual step-by-step workers compensation process, the timeframes that matter, and what happens if you’re on an ABN.

Weekend work, overtime, night shifts — the construction award sets real minimum rates for all of it. Here’s what the actual percentages mean and how to check your payslip.

Apprentice wage guides get all the attention. Here’s what qualified electricians, plumbers and carpenters are actually earning across Australia in 2026.

Australia needs another 83,000 skilled tradespeople. Here’s the real data behind the shortage, which trades are hit hardest, and what it means for your job security.

What happens if you’re injured on the job as an apprentice — workers compensation rights, claims process and common pitfalls.