aimed at keeping minimum wage on par with labor market trends. Although some states and dozens of cities have raised their minimum wages above the federal rate, 20 states still use the $7.25 baseline.

Labor’s submission to the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review calls for an “economically sustainable” lift to the minimum hourly ... in the labour market remain tight,” the bank ...

Addressing the wage-inflation gap requires a multifaceted approach. One potential solution is the strengthening of labor ...

Labor has called ... factor in the minimum wage debate. Since its 2022 election victory, addressing inequality has been central to the Albanese government’s labour market reforms.