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Real wages have gone backwards. Even earning $100,000 isn’t what it used to be

Written by Christopher Hoy, McKenzie Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne

Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that over the year to December, wages grew by 3.4%. For households, however, the number that really matters is what happened to wages after inflation.

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Real wages have gone backwards. Even earning $100,000 isn’t what it used to be

Brennan completes CBR Cyber integration as demand for onshore, SOC services soars

Future-Proofing Your Business with Flexible Content Infrastructure

Why cash has made an unexpected comeback in Australia: new study

The RBA’s policy deliberately creates unemployment. So why do we treat the jobless so badly?

Here’s how using more recycled plastic could ease the pain of oil shocks

Why Melbourne council workers are escalating from skipping bins to a full strike

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race

How this ANZ business leader plans to quadruple his business' growth

In fact, there's plenty we can do to make future fires less likely

Health Benefits of Almonds

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

Why the SME is now the primary engine of global cybercrime

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

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