Australia live news update: industry and unions at odds over push for minimum wage rise; fifth monkeypox case recorded

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The Albanese government has backed afor workers on minimum wages, but industry groups and unions continue to be at odds on how much the minimum wage should increase.

The new Labor government urged the commission to ensure the wages of low-income workers do not go backwards in its submission to the body.In considering its decision on wages for this year, the government recommends the Fair Work Commission ensures that the real wages of Australia’s low-paid workers do not go backwards.

High and rising inflation and weak wages growth are reducing real wages across the economy and creating cost of living pressures for low-paid workers.case detected in Australia after returning from the UK. The returned overseas traveller, aged in his 30s, developed mild symptoms after arriving back in Melbourne and seeking medical attention.after buying 13,500 Covid-19 rapid antigen tests from overseas.

Therapeutic Goods Administration alleges the tests weren’t on the Australia Register of Therapeutic Goods when imported. They were seized at the international border and won’t be released into the Australian market.

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Albo Labor formally submits to the FWC for minimum pay rise of 5.1% WB: I formally submit to the gov for a minimum 5.1% rise in the pension Albo in opposition argued for Equal Pay for women PM, Albo when will women get equal pay that you argued for in opposition?

This is going to destroy small businesses in Victoria after Labors Dictator Dan's 9 month lockdown absolutely destroyed so many small businesses plus his mandates are crippling them even further as over 100,000 Victorians are banned from working.

if only things didnt cost so much then we wouldnt need a bump ,you just about need to be a russian oligarch or a nsw politician to pay the rent theses days ,and dont get me started on petrol or ill bring out the flip flop ,

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A 5.1% increase should be manageable for most businesses. It's not like everyone is getting this increase, just our lowest paid workers who are struggling to make ends meet. Business must find a way. If it means price increases then so be it.

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