Australia -Minimum wage to rise by $15.80 a week -June 02, 2013
The Fair Work Commission has approved a 2.6 per cent increase in the minimum wage.
The decision will deliver a rise of $15.80 per week to Australia's lowest paid workers. The increase affects 1.5 million people, and will take their weekly wage to $622.20.
| Changes to minimum wage | ||
| Year | Minimum wage/weekly | Increase |
| 2010 | $569.90 | $26.12 |
| 2011 | $589.30 | $19.40 |
| 2012 | $606.40 | $17.10 |
| 2013 | $622.20 | $15.80 |
