Australian Government Pledges to Fund Pay Rise For Aged Care Workers

People 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 Images

The 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.