Anthony Albanese narrows scope of pledge to support 5.1% pay rise to match inflation

Labor leader says stance only relates to those on minimum wage of $20.33 an hour and is conditional on industrial tribunal ordering increase

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Anthony Albanese has clarified that Labor would only support a 5.1% pay rise for the 2% of Australians earning the minimum wage of $20.33 an hour - and only after one was ordered by the industrial tribunal.

The opposition leader earlier this week said he absolutely" supported a minimum wage rise in line with inflation but on Thursday made clear his stance did not extend to 2.7 million other workers whose pay was set by an industrial award.