Albanese backs pay increase for low paid workers

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, wearing a suit and tie, is speaking.

Industrial Relations Minister Tony Burke says current wage growth is too low to be contributing to Australia's high rate of inflation. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch

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The federal government has recommended Australia's lowest paid workers be given a wage increase but has fallen short of suggesting it be increased in line with inflation.

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