澳大利亚政府力促提高最低工资以援助生活成本, Australian government pushes for minimum wage hike to aid cost of living, amid economic concerns.

澳大利亚劳工政府正在主张提高最低工资,以帮助工人应付生活费用,尽管美国关税造成了经济不确定性。 The Australian Labor Government is advocating for a minimum wage increase to help workers cope with the cost of living, despite US tariffs causing economic uncertainty. 政府认为,为了保护通货膨胀和支持低收入家庭,有必要提高工资,这有可能使大约300万工人受益。 The government argues the rise is necessary for inflation protection and to support low-income families, potentially benefiting around three million workers. 然而,商业团体警告说,小企业可能因拟议的工资提高而挣扎。 However, business groups warn that small businesses might struggle with the proposed wage hikes.