Minimum wage workers to take home an extra $33 a week

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From July 1st, award wages and minimum wage will increase by 3.75 per cent. Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says it's a win for workers. Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Millions of Australians will receive a 3.75 per cent wage increase after the Fair Work Commission decided to raise award wages just below inflation, which was at 4.1 per cent at the end of the April quarter.


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