About 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission ruling
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that workers on minimum wage will receive a 4.75% pay rise, benefiting approximately 3 million employees. This decision comes amid rising inflation and economic pressures due to global events. While the government and unions support the increase, concerns have been raised about its impact on small businesses.
- ▪About 3 million workers will receive a 4.75% pay rise following a Fair Work Commission decision.
- ▪The minimum wage will increase from $24.95 to $26.44 an hour for the lowest paid workers.
- ▪Economists warn that this decision could add to inflationary pressures and affect interest rates.
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Workers on the minimum wage will receive a 4.75% pay rise after a decision by the Fair Work Commission. Photograph: James Ross/AAPView image in fullscreenWorkers on the minimum wage will receive a 4.75% pay rise after a decision by the Fair Work Commission. Photograph: James Ross/AAPMinimum wageAbout 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission rulingUnions had demanded 6% pay increase for lowest paid after war in Middle East pushed inflation higher Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Patrick Commins Economics editor Mon 1 Jun 2026 20.26 EDTLast modified on Tue 2 Jun 2026 02.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAbout 100,000 of the country’s lowest paid employees will…
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