Pay rise on the way for Australia's lowest earners

ACTU Secretary Sally McManus addresses media following the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review decision, in Sydney, Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Source: AAP / DAN HIMBRECHTS/AAPIMAGE

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.

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Published 3 June 2026 3:00pm

By Sydney Lang

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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.

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Pay rise on the way for Australia's lowest earners

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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.

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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.

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