Work An award is an order made by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission. The Workplace Relations Act 1996 gives the Commission power to make awards in relation to 20 listed matters including job classifications, hours of work, pay rates, superannuation and notice periods. These 20 minimum award conditions may not be reduced under the terms of an employment agreement. All employees are entitled to a minimum percentage of their wage being contributed by their employer to a designated superannuation fund. Superannuation is regulated by several federal Acts, collectively known as the Superannuation Guarantee Scheme.
Employees are free to contribute whatever percentage they choose, if anything at all.
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