From ministers.treasury.gov.au: The Albanese Labor Government is advocating for a wage increase for low-paid workers to assist with the cost of living, focusing on three million workers such as cleaners and retail employees.

The government has made a submission to the Fair Work Commission recommending an economically sustainable real wage increase, building on previous increases in minimum wages since taking office.

Labor asserts that under its leadership, inflation is down, unemployment is low, and real wages have seen growth after a prolonged decline.