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Workers and unions cheer Fair Work's wage decision; businesses unhappy
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Andrew McKellar speaks to media at Parliament House in Canberra (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE
The Fair Work Commission has made a decision on the nation's minimum wage. It's decided 2.7 million Australian workers will receive a 5.75 percent increase, while around 200,000 of the lowest paid workers will receive a 8.6 percent increase from July 1st.
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