Minimum wage rises; council rate hikes approved; alleged kidnap crew member charged | 7NEWS
The Fair Work Commission has approved a 4.75% increase to Australia’s minimum wage, lifting it to $26.44 per hour and over $1,000 per week for the first time. The decision affects 2.8 million workers from July 1, with unions celebrating the rise while business groups warn it could drive higher prices and inflation. A 17-year-old learner driver crashed into a Sydney home during a police chase, and multiple Sydney councils including North Sydney have been approved for significant rate increases over the next three years.
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