Australia's minimum wage raised by 3.5 per cent

The Fair Work Commission has raised Australia's minimum wage by 3.5 per cent to $719.20 a week.

 Australia's lowest-paid workers will get a $24-a-week pay rise from next month (july) after the Fair Work Commission agreed to increase the minimum wage.

 The unions have broadly welcomed the commission's decision as a good step toward workers earning a decent living.

 

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