Official references
AwardGuard sources and verification links
AwardGuard’s supported adult base-rate comparisons use the Fair Work Commission Modern Awards Pay Database. This source register shows where to verify rates, classifications, pay guides, award instruments, Annual Wage Review context, and the separate NDIS billing-versus-wages distinction.
Primary rate source
Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database is the primary source for the adult base minimums shown by supported AwardGuard rate pages.
Technical source reference
The FWC Modern Awards Pay Database API explains the source interface used for rate and classification data.
Classification and employer verification
- Fair Work Ombudsman — Award classifications
- Fair Work Ombudsman — Pay guides
- Fair Work Ombudsman — Pay and Conditions Tool
- Fair Work Commission — Annual Wage Review
Supported award instruments
- General Retail Industry Award 2020 (MA000004)
- Fast Food Industry Award 2020 (MA000003)
- Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (MA000009)
- Cleaning Services Award 2020 (MA000022)
- SCHADS Industry Award 2010 (MA000100)
NDIS billing is not a wage source
The NDIS pricing arrangements concern support billing and price limits. They do not set an employee’s SCHADS classification or wage. See the NDIS billing versus SCHADS wages guide.
Official verification starts with the FWC Modern Awards Pay Database, the relevant award instrument, and the FWO pay guide.
Operator: Mixma AI, Australia. Product: AwardGuard. Public information reviewed 25 July 2026. AwardGuard is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Fair Work Commission or Fair Work Ombudsman.
Official verification starts with the FWC Modern Awards Pay Database, the relevant award instrument, and the FWO pay guide.