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business reporters Gareth Hutchens and Stephanie Chalmers

EXPLAINED: Australian minimum wage increased by 5 75 per cent in fair work commission decision - The Real Truth

Casual worker Rhiannon Howard says she was hoping for an increase in hourly pay to make things less stressful. (ABC News: Darryl Torpy)

Australia's minimum wage will increase by 8.6 per cent, and award workers will get a 5.75 per cent pay boost, in a Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision. 

The new national minimum wage will be $23.23 per hour, and $882.80 per week, based on a 38-hour week.

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