The latest Wages Price Index data released by the ABS today contained some stronger than expected growth, especially in the Private Sector. Some of this was because of the Fair Wage Commission Award. Public Sector workers did less well.
Nevertheless, despite the rise, inflation is running hotter, and we know that neither the Treasury nor RBA expect real wages growth for the next couple of years. On the other hand, stronger wage rises will stoke inflation further.
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