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Australia raises its minimum wage by 3.5%, according to Reuters

Australia raises its minimum wage by 3.5%, according to Reuters

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Eamonn Sheridan
03/06/2025 | 00:13 GMT
  • Fair Work Commission has confirmed a pay bump for 2.6 million Australians

From July 1, the minimum wage will be increased from $24.10 per hour, to $24.94 an hour.

  • the increase is above inflation, currently at 2.4%
  • but less than the 4.5% called for by the Australian Council of Trade Unions

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