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A pay rise for millions of Australians from July 1: Explainer June 04

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Minister for Employment Tony Burke during Question Time, on June 3, 2024. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Millions of Australians will receive a 3.75% pay rise. The Fairwork Commission has recommended raising the minimum wage offered for each job sector. This salary increase has been arranged to be close to the inflation rate of 4.1% recorded in the last April quarter. Listen to SBS Sinhala Explainer for more information.



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