Millions of Australians currently on minimum wage will have their wages increased by 5.2 percent according to Fair Work’s latest review.
Over 2.6 million Australians will be impacted by the wage increase which is set to commence from July 1.
Political reporter Jane Norman for the News Channel said people on award wage would see a “slightly lower” increase to their wages.
"The expectation is that from July 1, the pay rises will filter through, a 5.2% increase to the minimum wage taking the weekly wage to about $812.60, which is a $40 increase,"- Political reporter Jane Norman
"A similar level increase for people on the award wage, but the percentage is slightly lower of 4.6% for people on the awards."
Last year’s results saw an increase of 2.5 percent to minimum wage with unions this year pushing for a 5.5 percent increase to surpass inflation which is currently at 5.1 percent.
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