National minimum wage to rise in July, but inflation rate leads to cut in real wages for workers on awards

The Fair Work Commission says low paid workers are the most vulnerable to rising inflation.

The Fair Work Commission has raised the national minimum wage by 5.2 per cent, which works out to be an extra $40 per week. 

It's also increased the minimum award wage by 4.6 per cent or $40 per week — whichever is greater.