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Minimum Wage Increase Ruling
The Fair Work Commission ruled for a 4.75% pay rise for minimum wage workers, exceeding the unions' initial demand of 6%. This decision comes amid higher inflation due to conflicts in the Middle East.
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The Guardian
Unions had demanded a 6% pay increase for those on minimum wage after war in the Middle East pushed inflation higher<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/02/australia-politics-live-one-nation-minimum-wage-case-labor-coalition-anthony-albanese-angus-taylo
2026-06-02 00:26 UTC