Will a pay rise for low wage earners send inflation up?
From PM by ABC Australia
June 2, 2026 · 26 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of a pay rise for nearly three million low wage workers and its potential impact on inflation.
Nearly three million workers on low wages are set to get a pay rise after a major decision by the Fair Work Commission.
Topics covered
- pay rise
- low wage earners
- inflation
- Fair Work Commission
- workers' rights
Keywords
- pay rise
- low wages
- inflation
- Fair Work Commission
- workers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fair Work Commission
Places: Australia
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