Public sector salaries across Western Australia are forecast to grow at double the rate of inflation over the next four years, according to the state government.
The state’s public sector wage policy, released on Monday, outlines plans for annual increases of up to 3 per cent for public servants over the next four years. This is significantly higher than the current rate of inflation, which is sitting at 1.6 per cent.
The policy also includes a number of other changes, such as a new minimum wage for public servants and a new approach to performance-based pay.
The government said the changes were necessary to ensure that the public sector remained competitive and that wages kept pace with the cost of living.
We want to make sure that our public sector is the best in the country, and that means offering competitive salaries and conditions, Premier Mark McGowan said.
This policy will help us to attract and retain the best and brightest people to work in our public service.
The policy has been welcomed by unions, who said it was a fair and reasonable outcome.
This policy recognises the hard work and dedication of our public servants, said Paul Aslan, secretary of the WA Public Sector Union.
It also ensures that our members will continue to receive a fair wage that keeps pace with the cost of living.
The policy will come into effect on July 1, 2023.
- Annual wage increases of up to 3 per cent for public servants over the next four years
- New minimum wage for public servants of $27.73 per hour
- New approach to performance-based pay, with a focus on rewarding high performers
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