Australia NewsAustralian Government Pledges to Fund Pay Rise For Aged Care WorkersSavePrintPeople wearing face masks are seen at the entrance of the Menarock Life aged care facility, Essendon, Melbourne, Australia on July 14, 2020, William West/AFP via Getty ImagesAAP8/7/2022|Updated: 8/7/2022The government will push for a significant and meaningful pay rise for workers in the aged care sector in a pitch to the industrial umpire.Details of the submission are set to be revealed on Monday as Labor pledges to fund any pay increase determined by the Fair Work Commission.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesIsraeli President Cancels Visit to Melbourne Synagogue Over Security ConcernsFeb 12, 2026Victorian Premier Denies Turning Blind Eye to CFMEU CorruptionFeb 11, 2026Albanese Pushes Israeli President on Australian Aid Worker’s DeathFeb 11, 2026Victoria Moves to Allow Up to 20-Storey Developments in High-Activity SuburbsFeb 11, 2026Related TopicsAustraliaaged careAlbanese government
