Australia’s arts workers are finally being recognised by the Fair Work Commission. What changes now?

CasarsaGuru/Getty On Friday, the Fair Work Commission made a provisional decision to include the arts in the modern award system, by adding the word “arts” to its Amusement, Recreation, Events and Arts Award (AREA) 2020 award. In the Fair Work context, “awards” are legal documents that contain details on minimum pay rates and conditions of employment (including allowances, overtime and penalty rates). So this decision is a significant milestone for arts workers and their advocates. What will…