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minimum wage: How does Australia compare to other countries?

Low wage growth Australian economy's biggest challenge

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The minimum wage in Australia is $18.29 per hour (highest in the world)

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The minimum wage varies in the UK based on the age of the employee; if under 18, it's 3.5 GBP per hour and if over 25, it rises to 7.5 GBP per hour

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The minimum wage in Canada also varies from to state to another. $10.85 per hour in Nova Scotia and $15 per hour in Alberta

Quebec, Canada
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The minimum wage in Germany is 8.5 euros per hour

Berlin cathedral
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The minimum wage in USA is $7.25 per hour but many states have their own laws and mimum wage thresholds.

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