The wages of more than 400,000 public sector workers will increase by 0.3 per cent over the next 12 months, after a ruling by the NSW Industrial Relations Commission — pay had previously increased 2.5 per cent annually.
The decision from the IRC mandates the 0.3 per cent increase can be awarded to employees by way of an increase to salary, a lump-sum payment, or determined by a bespoke policy.
The IRC heard evidence that employees would suffer a reduction of 0.3 per cent in their real wages due to inflation. Opposition Leader Jodi McKay said 400,000 public sector workers had "missed out" and that she was disappointed about the IRC's decision.Download the ABC News app and subscribe to our range of news alerts for the latest on how the pandemic is impacting the world
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