Minimum wage
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- Opinion
- Opinion
Generational wage war: Is a 20-year-old worth less than a 21-year-old?
Employers and unions are set to debate a push to end “junior” rates of pay for 18 to 20-year-olds working in retail, fast food and pharmacies.
- Elizabeth Knight
Thousands of Qld’s lowest paid public sector workers land pay rise
The state’s industrial umpire has made a call which will see wage rises for those unable to negotiate with government also flow to some who can.
- Matt Dennien
- Exclusive
- Executive pay
How much more do CEOs earn than you? Most Australians get it wrong
Asked how much top executives rake in, we are “astronomically off the mark”, a new study shows.
- Matt Wade
- Analysis
- Workplace
The cost of the commute to work adds up
Getting into the office each day is becoming increasingly expensive as workers who avoid the trek count their savings.
- Nina Hendy
All the changes coming into effect from today – and it is not all good news
Who won when the clock struck midnight? It depends on what stage of life you’re in … and where you live.
- Bronte Gossling
Three million workers are getting a pay rise. Here’s how it could affect you
About 180,000 people will see their hourly rate increase from $24.10 to $24.95 from July 1, but millions more workers on higher pay will also benefit.
- Olivia Ireland
Not one room available in WA for those on JobSeeker, youth allowance or disability pension
Anglicare WA’s Rental Affordability Snapshot has painted a grim picture of the housing crisis faced by those on government support.
- Hamish Hastie
Albanese lays down challenge for Dutton over wages
Labor will urge the workplace regulator to order a real increase in pay for 2.6 million workers after the RBA chose to keep interest rates on hold.
- David Crowe and Millie Muroi
- Analysis
- Jobs
Workers are trying to escape their jobs. This is why
Workers are keen to look for work elsewhere as most do not believe they are paid enough, according to Australia’s largest report on salary trends.
- Sue White
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