State on the hook for extra $93m as umpire orders award pay lift
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-09-12 12:57 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Queensland
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Australia, Economy & Finance, Labour & Workers, Business & Economy
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Snippet:
The Queensland government’s wage bill is set to jump a further $93 million this financial year, after the industrial umpire ordered a 4.75 per cent lift to award rates and allowances.
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