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Employment law terms starting with H. The high income threshold decides whether some employees can make an unfair dismissal claim and when a guarantee of annual earnings can apply. Read the plain-English definition below, including the current figure.

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High income threshold

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The earnings level above which award-free employees can't claim unfair dismissal: $190,100 from 1 July 2026, adjusted annually.

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This content is general information about Australian employment law, current at the date it was last reviewed. It does not take your circumstances into account and is not legal advice. For advice about your situation, call Employment Compass on 1300 144 002.

Last reviewed: October 2026