Using the appropriate cost-of-living index (not CPI) reveal latest wage increases still trail inflation in Australia

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Wed, 21/02/2024 - 15:57
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Wed, 21/02/2024 - 15:57
Today (February 21, 2023), the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the latest – Wage Price Index, Australia – for the December-quarter 2023, which shows that the aggregate wage index rose by 4.2 per cent over the 12 months (up 0.2 points). In relation to the December-quarter CPI change (4.1 per cent), this result suggests that…