Paycheck Politics: Can Australia Afford to Keep Increasing Public Sector Wages?

As unions push for more pay, experts warn of the economic impact of rising government spending.

Australian Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher (C), and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speak to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Nov. 29, 2024. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

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Pressure is mounting on the New South Wales’ (NSW) public purse as wage demands from public sector workers intensify.