Minimum wage estimates and adjustments in Australia since 1983
Abstract
This document provides estimates of national minimum wage rates for Australia since 1983. Providing estimates is not always a straight forward matter. We have provided a brief account of each wage decision providing: an estimated weekly minimum wage; an estimated hourly minimum wage based on the relevant standard working week; the relevant dollar increase; and the relevant percentage increase. We have also provided a summary of relevant events and submission from each decision in an endeavour to provide some of the social and political context for each decision.
Citation
Cowie, Andrew and Jefferson, Therese. 2010. Minimum wage estimates and adjustments in Australia since 1983, Centre for Research in Applied Economics Working Paper Series: no. 201014, Curtin University of Technology, Graduate School of Business.
Faculty
Curtin Business School
Graduate School of Business
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