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Labor to 're-examine' living wage policy

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Labor will review its living wage policy after the Fair Work Commission rejected unions' push to lift the minimum wage to meet the needs of single breadwinner families.

Opposition employment spokesman Brendan O'Connor said after the commission's decision on Thursday that Labor's promise to legislate a living wage was "something we'll examine".

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David Marin-Guzman writes about industrial relations, workplace, policy and leadership from Sydney. Connect with David on Twitter. Email David at david.marin-guzman@afr.com
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