Advocates argue that people with intellectual disabilities in Australia are being paid hourly wages that do not cover their basic living expenses. The supported wage system allows companies to pay as little as $2.90 an hour to people with disabilities.
Larry Simpson used to work in the sewing room of a disability enterprise, earning only $4.20 an hour. This wage is legal due to the supported wage system , which allows companies to pay people with disabilities as little as $2.
90 an hour. Advocates argue that this wage is not enough to cover basic living expenses.
Australia Intellectual Disability Wages Supported Wage System Living Expenses
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