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Taiwan’s Lost Growth (Part 2): How Stagnant Wages are Throttling the Economy

Taiwan has one of the lowest GDP growths since 1995 among emerging economies. This is not going to change if wages don’t grow.

The News Lens · Jun 17, 2022

Minimum wage rise will 'flow up' to all workers and fuel inflation, businesses warns

It may be good news for those on the receiving end, but business groups warn the minimum wage rise announced yesterday will flow on to other workers, adding "fuel to the inflation fire".

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

All you need to know about Ireland’s incoming minimum wage changes from potential start date to new rate

Changes were announced by Tanaiste Leo Varadkar on Tuesday afternoon as the first details of a pay boost were revealed

Irish Mirror · Jun 15, 2022

Farmers warn minimum wage increase will cause more checkout pain during cost-of-living crisis

Food producers say a wage increase for some of Australia's lowest-paid workers will have to be passed on to consumers as input costs continue to soar and farmers already struggling to make a profit reconsider their future.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

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

The national minimum wage will be increased by 5.2 per cent, while those on award rates will see a 4.6 per cent rise. But because inflation is at 5.1 per cent, the wage hike means less to some workers.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

Albanese welcomes pay rise for pandemic ‘heroes’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the Fair Work Commission's decision to raise the minimum wage by 5.2 per cent amid concerns about inflation.

The New Daily · Jun 15, 2022

Lucky dollar: 5.2% minimum wage increase is a significant early political win for the Albanese government

Backing the wage rise shows Labor is on the side of workers at a time when many are doing it tough

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022

WA public sector unions step up fight for pay rises as Australian minimum wage boosted

A major headache is brewing for the West Australian Labor government as unions prepare to ramp up their battle for public sector wage rises that are in line with skyrocketing inflation and cost of living pressures.

ABC News · Jun 15, 2022

Fair Work Commission gives a 5.2% – $40 a week – increase in the minimum wage

The Fair Work Commission has announced a rise in the minimum wage of 5.2% or $40 a week, taking it to $812.60 a week or $21.38 an hour.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2022

Australia’s minimum wage earners to get $40 a week pay rise, Fair Work Commission rules

The national minimum wage will lift by 5.2%, with the commission noting a ‘sharp increase in the cost of living’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022