NEWS.com.au | Low paid workers earn 2.5 per cent wage rise in Fair Work decision The Australian Australia's lowest paid workers have been awarded a 2.5 per cent pay rise by a Fair Work Commission decision. The national minimum wage will increase to $17.29 per hour. The increase falls below the $27 a week rise the ACTU wanted, but above the ... Australia's lowest paid workers receive $16 a week wage increase Minimum wage increased by 2.5% Fair Work Commission announces moderate minimum wage increase of 2.5pc |