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Luke Costin

Lowest paid may be critical to next NSW wages decision

The Greens will attempt to close a "loophole" which could stymie wages growth in NSW. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Relative living standards and the needs of NSW's lowest paid may be required to be considered in wage decisions, under proposed amendments to a landmark bill.

The legislation to be debated in NSW parliament on Tuesday will overhaul the state's Industrial Relations Commission, delivering voluntary interest-based bargaining and re-establishing a specific court to deal with work health and safety breaches.

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