Australia NewsAustralian Government Pledges to Fund Pay Rise For Aged Care Workers00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintPeople 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 ArticlesHalf Yours Wins the 2025 Melbourne CupNov 04, 2025Message in a Bottle From WWI Soldier Found on BeachNov 01, 2025Childcare Centre Closes After Alleged Toddler AbuseOct 27, 2025Risk of Bird Flu Downplayed Despite Seal DeathsOct 25, 2025Related TopicsAustraliaaged careAlbanese government