Minimum wage workers to take home an extra $33 a week

The Fair Work Commission decided to increase award wages just below inflation which was sitting at 4.1 per cent at the end of the April quarter.

Minimum wage workers to take home an extra $33 a week

Key Points

• One in five Australian workers are on an award wage.
• From July 1st, award wages and minimum wage will increase by 3.75 per cent.
• The Fair Work Commission considered the cost of living crisis and stage three tax cuts.

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