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Why you’re stuck with lower wages (unless you’re a public servant)

24 March 2021

12:45 PM

24 March 2021

12:45 PM

The past 12 months have exposed the deep and dangerous division between the two Australias, one comprised of mainstream Australians and the other comprised of the political and bureaucratic elite. But these divisions have been evident for some time, and mainstream Australians have been denied access to the dignity of work while the political class has abdicated its responsibility to ensure that all Australians can access decent work and wages. 

Last week, the February jobs data was released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and welcomed by everyone from commentators to the Prime Minister and retail investors.

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