The federal minimum wage is the lowest wage at which employers may pay their employees. In 2015 the minimum wage increased by 2.5 percent to $16 per week. Proponents of a higher minimum argue that the 2.5% increase in 2015 is not high enough to cover basic costs like healthcare and education which are increasing by 5% a year. Opponents argue that raising the minimum wage will increase unemployment and make it harder for lower income workers to find jobs.
73% Yes |
25% No |
64% Yes |
22% No |
6% Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
1% No, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family |
3% Yes, and make it a living wage |
1% No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle |
0% No, and eliminate all wage standards |
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4ZMQR6S3yrs3Y
How about lower the cost of living?
@9K7CMXQ2mos2MO
I think they should first address the issues that are requiring them to raise the minimum wage. For example Australia is currently in a cost of living crisis housing/renting crisis which are making everyday items and the ability to live incredibly expensive. Minimum wage should always be aligned with a liveable wage, but if those issues aren’t addressed first, prices will only keep rising and rising and minimum wage would only keep increasing, having substantial effects on the economy.
@9K6H4T42mos2MO
Yes make it a living wage, adjust it every year, look at cost of living and inflation, and ensure citizens have their basic needs met
@9HRDHPH4mos4MO
Regardless, the minimum wage should be abolished and workers should organise to negotiate industrial wages.
@9BN3WM212mos12MO
Many other countries' minimum wage doesn't even come close to 10% of Australian's
@98PXPCQ1yr1Y
Mimimum and age family is decent towards crazy 🤪 criminal inc
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