Login or become a Workplace Express subscriber

Limit wage rises to avoid inflation spiral: RBA

In the wake of the FWC awarding an increase of at least 4.6% to a quarter of the workforce last week, but official figures showing wages growth stuck below 2.5%, RBA Governor Philip Lowe has issued a warning against pushing pay rises above 4% to ensure there is no return to a 1970s-style wage/price spiral.

You need to be logged in to read this article.

Subscribers log in here

Having trouble using your subscription? Contact us for help or check our FAQ page here for answers to commonly asked questions.

Non subscribers: Access Workplace Express by starting your subscription here.

Haven't seen Workplace Express before? For a 28-day free trial sign up here.

Go back to our homepage here.