Labor Pushes Real-Wage Increase for Millions of Workers Despite Inflation Fears

Labor backs above-inflation wage bump for low-paid

Wage increases have not been driving recent inflation pressures and low-paid workers deserve a real pay rise, the...

Labor pushes real-wage increase for millions of workers despite inflation fears

The federal government has requested the increase in its annual submission to the Fair Work Commission, but does not go as far as the country’s biggest union.

Lift minimum wage above the rate of inflation, federal government urges

In its submission to the Fair Work Commission's annual wage review, the government again calls for the lowest-paid workers to not go backwards.

Labor backs in wage increase for millions

The Albanese government is advocating for a pay rise for 2.7 million minimum wage earners as fuel prices continue to skyrocket.

Labor backs above-inflation minimum wage rise to combat fuel shock

The Albanese government has called for “sustainable real increase” in the minimum wage for millions of workers despite fears a big rise will fuel inflation.

Labor Backs Calls For 3 Million Aussies To Get An Above-Inflation Pay Rise: 'Doing It Tough'

Labor is urging the Fair Work Commission to deliver an above-inflation minimum wage rise to help low‑paid workers cope with fuel costs.