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Australia's Aged-Care Workers to See $17.7B Wage Boost

10/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Albanese Government introduces a fourth aged-care wage increase, effective October 1, 2025.
About 400,000 employees benefit; weekly rises: $60.20 (registered nurses), $62.40 (enrolled), $39.50 (personal care workers).
The $17.7 billion investment follows the Fair Work Commission's undervaluation decision.
Amanda Rishworth says the rise closes the gender pay gap, now at its lowest on record.

History

Historical Context

The Fair Work Commission's Equal Remuneration Order in 2012 aimed to address wage disparities in female-dominated sectors. A 2019 report highlighted that women in aged care earned 23% less than men. In response, the Albanese Government's $17.7 billion investment in 2025 seeks to rectify these inequities, benefiting 400,000 employees and marking a significant step towards closing the gender pay gap.

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Story summary

The Albanese Government introduces a fourth aged-care wage increase, effective October 1, 2025.
About 400,000 employees benefit; weekly rises: $60.20 (registered nurses), $62.40 (enrolled), $39.50 (personal care workers).
The $17.7 billion investment follows the Fair Work Commission's undervaluation decision.
Amanda Rishworth says the rise closes the gender pay gap, now at its lowest on record.

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