Australian unions are calling for a 7 percent increase to the minimum wage to keep up with inflation.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) have sent a proposal to Australia's Fair Work Commission for their annual minimum wage review.

If granted, Australia's new minimum wage would be $22.88 and the national minimum would be $45,337 per year.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this minimum wage increase is unlikely to impact inflation, as fewer than 100,00 Australians will be affected.

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Australian unions are calling for a 7 percent increase to the minimum wage to keep up with inflation.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) have sent a proposal to Australia's Fair Work Commission for their annual minimum wage review.
If granted, Australia's new minimum wage would be $22.88 and the national minimum would be $45,337 per year.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this minimum wage increase is unlikely to impact inflation, as fewer than 100,00 Australians will be affected.
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