Scott Morrison softens language on minimum wage rise amid pressure on cost of living

PM previously called Anthony Albanese a loose unit' for backing $1 an hour rise to minimum wage, saying it would exacerbate inflationary pressures'

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Scott Morrison has softened his language on pay increases as he faces mounting concern about the cost of living, stating wage rises are good things".

The prime minister on Tuesday also urged drivers to dob in operators suspected of price gouging on petrol.

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