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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 6 MIN

Pay rise for Australia's lowest earners

from SBS News In Depth

Millions of Australian employees are set to receive a 4.75 per cent wage increase in July, after the Fair Work Commission handed down its annual wage review. Union groups have welcomed the figure, saying it will allow workers to get back on their feet. Business groups, on the other hand, say the move will worsen inflation and put too much pressure on businesses.

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