Albanese backs pay increase for low paid workers

TONY BURKE MINIMUM WAGE PRESSER

Industrial Relations Minister Tony Burke says current wage growth is too low to be contributing to Australia's high rate of inflation. Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

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The federal government has recommended Australia's lowest paid workers be given a wage increase but has fallen short of suggesting it be increased in line with inflation.


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