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

Millions of Australians will receive a 3.75 per cent wage increase after the Fair Work Commission decided to raise award wages just below inflation, which was at 4.1 per cent at the end of the April quarter.

From July 1st, award wages and minimum wage will increase by 3.75 per cent. Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says it's a win for workers. Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

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