Australian Council of Social Service: Increase to Minimum Wage Welcome, More Action Needed to Tackle Inflation and Cost of Living
June 03, 2023
June 03, 2023
STRAWBERRY HILLS, Australia, June 3 (TNStalk) -- Australian Council of Social Service issued the following statement on June 2, 2023:
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ACOSS welcomes the Fair Work Commission decision to lift award wages by 5.75%, and the minimum wage for around 180,000 people by 8.6%. The Fair Work Commission's determination is much-needed recognition that people on low and modest incomes continue to struggle amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
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ACOSS welcomes the Fair Work Commission decision to lift award wages by 5.75%, and the minimum wage for around 180,000 people by 8.6%. The Fair Work Commission's determination is much-needed recognition that people on low and modest incomes continue to struggle amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
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