Millions of Aussies could get $2465 more each year under new push
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Source: 9News
Published: 2026-03-24 14:32 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Australia, Labour & Workers, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy
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About three million Australians could earn $2465 more each year under a new proposal floated ahead of the annual wage review.The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called for a 5 per cent increase to the minimum wage when the Fair Work Commission reviews and renews rates for July 1.This would lift the full-time minimum wage hourly rate from $24.95 to $26.19 and the annual rate from $49,296 to $51,761.READ MORE: Brutal truth in Sydney mum's video as cost
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