The minimum wage for adults in Australia is $16.37. For kids the minimum wage is about $15.
For most Australian workers, their wage is set by the government. It’s called an award wage. Employers are allowed to pay more but few do unless there are special circumstances. Advanced workers, workers with education and special skills, get paid far more than the award rate. Management get paid more than the award rate.
The Australian and American dollars are almost of equal value (92cUS buys $1 Aussie), but the cost of living here is almost twice that of America (though healthcare is free to the consumer). Gas and food are about twice as expensive down under.
Seattle just voted for a $15 minimum wage, the highest in America.
