Minimum wage
Submission
Minimum wage submission 2019
ACOSS's submission to the Fair Work Commission's 2018–19 review of minimum wages discusses the links between minimum wage levels and poverty and equality, arguing for a substantial increase, regular benchmarking and ongoing consultation with stakeholders.
Submission
Submission to the Fair Work Commission re National Minimum Wage
In their submission to the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review 2018–19, the Council calls for an increase in the national minimum wage, and untying it from the wage relativity structure.
Report
An earnings standard for New York City's app-based drivers: economic analysis and policy assessment
This report addresses a critical public policy challenge facing the City of New York—the low pay of app-based drivers.
Report
New minimum income for healthy living budget standards for low-paid and unemployed Australians
This project builds on previous Australian and recent international research to develop a set of budget standards for low-paid and unemployed Australians and their families.
Fact sheet
Fact Check: Have 700,000 of the poorest-paid people received an effective pay cut?
In February 2017, the Fair Work Commission decided to reduce minimum Sunday and public holiday rates for some award workers in the retail, pharmacy and hospitality industries. Opposition spokeswoman for justice Clare O'Neil claims it amounts to a pay cut.