Senate debates
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Questions without Notice
Cost of Living
2:09 pm
Varun Ghosh (WA, Australian Labor Party) | Hansard source
Minister, you referred to a decade of wage stagnation, and this government has supported five wage increases for our lowest paid workers since 2022, benefiting those who rely on the minimum and award wages the most. How is the Albanese government helping Australians earn more, and why is lifting wages central to easing cost-of-living pressure?
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