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Pay rise for Australians: Two Nepalis, two cities and one demand

Sajita Sitaula and Tirtha Karki advocating for pay rise in Australia.

Sajita Sitaula and Tirtha Karki advocating for pay rise in Australia Source: Supplied

Hundreds of thousands of workers have taken to the streets around Australia to protest stagnant wage growth. Melbourne resident Sajita Sitaula and Tirtha Karki are among those workers demanding higher wages and job stability. Sitaula and Karki spoke to SBS Nepali about their concerns and demand for better pay.


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