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Workers to get a pay rise, but it can’t match inflation

Workers to get a pay rise, but it can’t match inflation

Almost 2.8 million of Australia’s lowest-paid workers will get a 4.75 per cent pay rise from July 1 this year, after the latest Fair Work Commission...

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John Buchanan

Almost 3 million workers will get a 4.75% pay rise in July. But wages can’t catch up with inflation

Almost 3 million workers will get a 4.75% pay rise in July. But wages can’t catch up with inflation

Even after the new rises, our lowest paid employees will still have less buying power when they go to the shops than five years ago.

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Australia used to lead the world on shorter work hours – we could do it again

In some industries, the four-day work week may be appropriate, in others it may not. Dismissing it out of hand ignores bigger long-term questions...

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Low-paid workers just got a rise – and more on way

05.06.2025 10

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John Buchanan

Australia’s lowest paid workers just got a 3.5% wage increase. Their next boost could be even better

Even with this increase, Australia’s lowest paid employees will not be earning as much in real terms as they did before the inflationary surge of...

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John Buchanan