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INSANE: Voters back 25pct pay rise for aged care | Rare Historical Photos

Polling conducted for the HSU found 71 per cent of voters backed a 25 per cent pay rise for workers. (AAP)

A majority of Australians back a huge wage rise for aged care workers and say federal government funding for the sector should be increased.

The polling conducted for the Health Services Union found 71 per cent of voters backed a 25 per cent increase in the average pay rate to $29 per cent hour, from around $22.

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