Hospitality business operators and business lobby groups fear an increase to the minimum wage could add pressure to the Far North's recovering tourism sector.
The Cairns business community is concerned an increase to the minimum wage could add pressure to Far North Queensland's struggling tourism and hospitality sectors.A nightclub owner says he will have to increase costs at his venue to cover the wage increaseThe Queensland Hotels Association says the Sunshine State has long competed with foreign destinationsBut he said that did not necessarily soften the blow for small business owners.
"If they don't pass them on then margins start to disappear and, particularly for small businesses, this will put them under great duress."
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