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Minimum wage rises more than inflation in 'particularly challenging' decision

ABC Australia · Jun 2, 2026, 12:43 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Australia's minimum wage will increase by 5.97 per cent, and minimum award workers will get a 4.75 per cent pay boost, in the Fair Work Commission's (FWC) annual wage review.

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Minimum wage rises more than inflation in 'particularly challenging' decision

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