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Poppy Johnston and Tess Ikonomou

EXPLAINED: Wage boost split emerges as unions and businesses clash | Rare Historical Photos

Unions are seeking a five per cent minimum wage increase for the nation's lowest paid workers. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Another major employer group has dipped into the annual minimum wage debate and recommended a pay boost of no more than 2.8 per cent. 

Australian Industry Group, which represents more than 60,000 businesses, outlined its position on Wednesday after the peak union group called for a five per cent pay bump across awards and minimum rates. 

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