Dr Michael Fletcher: Victoria University School of Governance and Policy Studies senior research fellow on the proposed lift to the minimum wage
The Mike Hosking Breakfast · Newstalk ZB
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There’s doubt the latest proposed lift in the minimum wage will do enough to help workers.
The Government's increasing the minimum wage by 2% to $23.15 an hour from April.
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke Van Velden had recommended a rise of just 1.3%.
Victoria University School of Governance and Policy Studies senior research fellow Dr Michael Fletcher told Mike Hosking that at a minimum, it should rise at the same rate as inflation.
Inflation is currently sitting at 4.7%.
He says the Government says beneficiaries should get increases in line with the Consumer Price Index, so the lowest paid workers should get the same.
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