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Wages, inflation set to rise in Chalmers first budget

Matthew Cranston
Matthew CranstonUnited States correspondent
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Washington | Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australians are likely to see their wages rise along with inflation in forecasts to be published in his first budget later this month.

Wage growth in Australia is now tracking at 2.6 per cent, with private sector wage growth at 2.7 per cent – the highest since September 2013.

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Matthew Cranston is the United States correspondent, based in Washington. He was previously the Economics correspondent and Property editor. Connect with Matthew on Twitter. Email Matthew at mcranston@afr.com

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