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Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers

The Fair Work Commission delivered a 3.5 per cent increase for employees on industry awards and the minimum wage on Tuesday. (Photo: Mart Production)

Workers on minimum award rates will be given one of the highest above-inflation pay increases in history to help redress […]

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