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2. Some info re other countries where a decent minimum wage does not cause economic catastrophy

Reply to Wounded Bear (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 10, 2021, 10:14 AM

Feb 2021

Australia $19.84 per hour

What is the current national minimum wage? The national minimum wage is currently $19.84 per hour or $753.80 per 38 hour week (before tax). Casual employees covered by the national minimum wage also get at least a 25% casual loading.

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Go big or go home...nt Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #1

Some info re other countries where a decent minimum wage does not cause economic catastrophy BSdetect Feb 2021 #2

Any study I've seen shows more job shifting than job loss due to MW increases... Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #3