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Economy · Finance

Wages can't rise until productivity does. But what if it already has?

Gareth Hutchens · ABC News (AU)

Published 19 Oct 2026, 7:01 am·2 h ago·1 min read

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Experts say a key economic measure in Australia isn't really doing its job and it has implications for wages and interest rates.

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