Federal government backs wage increase for lowest-paid workers in line with inflation

The federal government is advocating for a pay increase for Australia's lowest-paid workers at least in line with inflation, a move business groups warn may "tip Australia into recession".

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has commenced its annual wage review, ahead of determining the new minimum and award wage rates, which will come into effect from July 1 and directly impact the pay packets of 2.67 million workers, including 184,000 people who receive the minimum wage.

The government will today lodge its submission, recommending the FWC "ensures the real wages of Australia's low-paid workers do not go backwards".

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