Labor claims ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ policy already driving up Australians’ wages

A new report by the Labor-aligned think tank, the McKell Institute, asserts that the Albanese government’s “Same Job, Same Pay” legislation has significantly boosted wages nationwide, with wage growth surpassing expectations. Case studies from industries like mining and retail show substantial pay increases for workers affected by the law. The report predicts that keeping the legislation in place could result in an annual aggregate wage uplift of up to $1 billion, highlighting the positive impact on workers and regional economies.

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