About 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission ruling
Summary
About 3 million Australian workers will get a pay increase of 4.75%, while the lowest paid 100,000 workers will receive a 6% raise. The Fair Work Commission made this decision to help workers cope with rising living costs and inflation.Key Facts
- Nearly 3 million workers will get a 4.75% wage increase starting July 1.
- Around 100,000 lowest-paid employees will receive a 6% pay rise.
- The minimum hourly wage will go up from about $24.95 to $26.44.
- The decision aims to address inflation and higher fuel prices.
- Unions asked for a 6% increase; employers wanted 3.5%.
- Inflation in Australia was 4.2% to April; forecasts expect it may exceed 5%.
- The previous minimum wage rise was 3.5% for 2025-26.
- The government wants wage increases that keep up with inflation but remain sustainable.
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