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SBS On the Money: Is now the right time to ask for a pay rise?

On the Money

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Wages have grown 1.5% through the year; while still soft, it's better than expected, so CEDA Senior Economist Gabriela D'Souza explains why now might be a good time to ask for a pay rise.

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