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Minimum wage rises 6% to $26.44/hr

Created at 2 Jun · 12:39 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Australia's minimum wage will increase by 6% to $26.44 per hour, with a smaller increase for award workers. The decision by the Fair Work Commission aims to ensure real wage growth keeps pace with inflation.

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Key Numbers

$26.44new minimum wage per hour
6%minimum wage increase

Who's Involved

Justice Adam Hatcher
President of the Fair Work Commission
Fair Work Commission
Australian workplace relations tribunal that set the minimum wage

↳ Why This Matters

This decision impacts the lowest-paid workers in Australia and is a key indicator of the country's approach to managing inflation and wage growth. The FWC's decision aims to balance the need for workers to keep pace with the cost of living against potential impacts on businesses.

Key facts

  • Australia's minimum wage increased by 6% to $26.44 per hour.
  • Award workers will receive a smaller increase.
  • The Fair Work Commission cited the need to prevent real wages from falling behind inflation.

This decision impacts the lowest-paid workers in Australia and is a key indicator of the country's approach to managing inflation and wage growth. The FWC's decision aims to balance the need for workers to keep pace with the cost of living against potential impacts on businesses.

Frequently asked questions

The new minimum wage in Australia is $26.44 per hour.

The increase was deemed appropriate by the Fair Work Commission to prevent real wage growth from falling behind inflation.

No, award workers will receive a smaller increase compared to the general minimum wage.

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2 Jun · 12:31 AM
Australia's minimum wage will increase by 6% to $26.44 per hour, with a smaller rise for award workers, to combat inflation.
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