The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to the minimum wage starting July 1, sparking heated debate over its impact on small businesses and national inflation.

While Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings slammed the decision as irresponsible during an economic crunch, economist Leith van Onselen explained it as a calculated compromise to protect the country’s lowest-income earners from falling behind.

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