Dr Michael Fletcher: Victoria University School of Governance and Policy Studies senior research fellow on the proposed lift to the minimum wage

There’s doubt the latest proposed lift in the minimum wage will do enough to help workers.   The Government's increasing the minimum wage by 2% to $23.15 an hour from April.  Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke Van Velden had recommended a rise of just 1.3%.   Victoria University School of Governance and Policy Studies senior research fellow Dr Michael Fletcher told Mike Hosking that at a minimum, it should rise at the same rate as inflation.  Inflation is currently sitting at 4.7%.   He says the Government says beneficiaries should get increases in line with the Consumer Price Index, so the lowest paid workers should get the same.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.