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Our Fair Go
@ourfairgo.bsky.social
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We are disabled people who advocate for disabled people's rights at work. We focus on subminimum wage and opposing modern slavery.

www.ourfairgo.org.au/

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Updated Bruce. Wendy Birchall is Family First Party's first candidate to support minimum wage, joining @greens.org.au @rhondagarad.bsky.social.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. BRUCE Wendy Birchall (FFP) - YES Rhonda Garad (GRN) - YES Andrew Louth (LCP) - No response Zahid Safi (LIB) - No response Christine Skrobo (LBT) - No response Bianca Colecchia (PHON) - No response Sam Anderson (TOP) - No response Julian Hill, MP (ALP) - No response, Party NO There's a disability pride flag, an "an April 29th 2025," and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 29, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Updated Grayndler. Support for the minimum wage from Hannah Thomas of @greens.org.au and Independent David Bradbury; notable opposition from @albomp.bsky.social and his government.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. GRAYNDLER Hannah Thomas (GRN) - YES David Bradbury (Ind) - YES David Smallbone (LIB) - No response Rodney Smith (PHON) - No response Cheri Rae Burrell (TOP) - No response Anthony Albanese, MP (ALP) - NO There is a disability pride flag, a www.ourfairgo.org.au, and an "as of April 29th, 2025."
April 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Updated Fairfax. Independents Paul McKeown and @francine4fairfax.bsky.social declined to support after we made contact.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. FAIRFAX Rhys Sanderson (FFP) - No response Sue Etheridge (GRN) - No response Ted O’Brien, MP (LNP) - No response Beatrice Marsh (PHON) - No response Gregory Ryzy (TOP) - No response Paul McKeown (Ind) - NO Francine Wiig (Ind) - NO Naomi McQueen (ALP) - No response, party NO There's a disability pride flag, an "as of April 29th, 2023" and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Updated Wright. Chloe Snyman of @animaljusticeparty.bsky.social supporting minimum wage.

Despite several weeks of emails and an in-person conversation with One Nation's Natalie Davis explaining the issues, which is why she is a clear NO.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. WRIGHT Chloe Snyman (AJP) - YES Julie Rose (FFP) - No response Justin McGuiness (GRPF) - No response Nicole Thompson (GRN) - No response Scott Buchholz, MP (LNP) - No response Scott Thompson (TOP) - No response Natalie Davis (PHON) - NO Pam McCreadie (ALP) - No response, Party NO There's a disability pride flag, an "as of April 29th, 2025" and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Updated Qld Senate. Support from @animaljusticeparty.bsky.social, Australian Citizen's Party, Australia's Voice, @fusionparty.org.au, @larissawaters.bsky.social & @qld.greens.org.au, Indies, @belindajones68.bsky.social & @lc-party.bsky.social, & Socialist Alliance.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. YES Michelle Jensz (AJP) Jan Pukallus (ACP) Michelle McDonald (AV) Cameron Leckie (AV) Aidan McGuire (AV) Frank Jordan (FUSION) Senator Larissa Waters (GRN) Claire Garton (GRN) Jennifer Cox (GRN) Kirsten Kennedy (GRN) Danny Donohue (Ind) Belinda Jones (LCP) Melody Lindsay (LCP) Jonathan Strauss (SA) Kamala Emanuel (SA) NO Senator Nita Green (ALP) Corinne Mulholland (ALP) - No response, Party NO Peter Casey (ALP) - No response, Party NO Danielle Shankey (ALP) - No response, Party NO Melinda Chisholm (ALP) - No response, Party NO Brianna Bailey (ALP) - No response, Party NO Senator Gerard Rennick (GRPF) Gilbert Holmes (Ind) No response Benjamin McMillan (AJP) Heath McKenzie (AD) Bernie Finn (FFP) Jane Foreman (FFP) Simon Gnieslaw (FUSION) Chris Neil (GRPF) Navera Ari (GRN) Rachel Iampolski (GRN) Brittney Henderson (GRN) Nasser Yawari (GRN) Nick Clonaridis (HEART) Heena Cheung (Ind) Viesha Lewand (Ind) Senator David Van (Ind) Racquel Austin-Abdullah (IAPA) Laylah al-Saimary (IAPA) Alice Davy (LCP) Shea Evans (LCP) Senator James Paterson (LIB) Senator Jane Hume (LIB) Kyle Hoppitt (LIB) Greg Mirabella (LIB) Chrestyna Kmetj (LIB) Jordan Ditloff (LBT) Matt Ford (LBT) Stephen Matulec (LBT) Glenn Arnold (NAT) Warren Pickering (PHON) Christopher Bradbury (PHON) Ethan Constantinou (SFF) Ken Vickers (SFF) Keo Vongvixay (SEP) Taylor Hernan (SEP) Celeste Ackerly (SAP) Bert Jessup (SAP) James Unkles (TOP) Ronald Jean (TOP) Roger McKay (TOP) There are 2 disability pride flags and the words "as of April 17th, 2025."
April 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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In Solomon, Jonathan Parry of @greens.org.au supports disabled people receiving the minimum wage.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. SOLOMON Jonathan Parry (GRN) - YES Brian Kristo (ACP) - No response Lisa Bayliss (CLP) - No response Janey Davies (Ind) - No response Phil Scott (Ind) - No response Benjamin Craker (PHON) - No response Luke Gosling, MP (ALP) - No response, Party NO There is a disability pride flag, an "as of April 16th, 2025," and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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(Very short) thread of NT candidates and their positions.

@greens.org.au Blair McFarland is the sole respondent supporting minimum wage in Lingiari.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. LINGIARI Blair McFarland (GRN) - YES Peter Flynn (ACP) - No response Lisa Siebert (CLP) - No response Chris Tomlins (IAPA) - No response Sakellarios Bairamis (PHON) - No response Marion Scrymgour, MP (ALP) - No response, Party NO There is a disability pride flag, an "as of April 16th, 2025," and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 28, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Citizens' Party candidate Michael Phibbs is the supporter of minimum wage in the electorate of Lyons.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. LYONS Michael Phibbs (ACP) - YES Alistair Allan (GRN) - No response Angela Offord (Ind) - No response Susie Bower (LIB) - No response Shaun Broadby (PHON) - No response Carlo Di Falco (SFF) - No response Sarah Graham (TOP) - No response Rebecca White (ALP) - No response, Party NO There's a disability pride flag, an "as of April 16th, 2025," and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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No supporters in Franklin, but honourable mention to @owenfitzgerald.bsky.social, who supports the minimum wage but withdrew as a candidate.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. FRANKLIN Brendan Blomeley (Ind) - No response Peter George (Ind) - No response Josh Garvin (LIB) - No response Stefan Popescu (PHON) - No response Julie Collins, MP (ALP) - No response, Party NO There's a www.ourfairgo.org.au, an "as of April 16th, 2025" and a disability pride flag.
April 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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In Clark, Independent @andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social has supported the end of subminimum wage since since 2022.

ALP candidate Heidi Heck declined to support.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. CLARK Andrew Wilkie, MP (Ind) - YES Janet Shelley (GRN) - No response Marilena Di Florio (LIB) - No response Cathy Griggs (PHON) - No response Heidi Heck (ALP) - NO There's a disability pride flag, a www.ourfairgo.org.au, and an "as of April 16th 2025."
April 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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In Braddon, @greens.org.au Erin Morrow in support of ending subminimum wage.

Liberal Mal Hingston declined to support.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. BRADDON Erin Morrow (GRN) - YES Adam Martin (Ind) - No response Christopher Methorst (PHON) - No response Stephen Kenney (TOP) - No response Mal Hingston (LIB) - NO Anne Urquhart (ALP) - No response, Party NO There's a disability pride flag, an "as of April 16th, 2025" and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Tasmanian electorates and their candidates.

Bass. Caroline Larner of the Citizen's Party in support.

Jess Teesdale (ALP) declined to support, despite mentioning wanting to forward our information to groups in northern Tasmania.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. BASS Caroline Larner (ACP) - YES Charlene McLennan (GRN) - No response George Razay (Ind) - No response Bridget Archer, MP (LIB) - No response Jordan Potter (PHON) - No response Ray Broomhall (TOP) - No response Jess Teesdale (ALP) - NO There's a disability pride flag, an "as of April 16th, 2025" and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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In Sturt, Katie McCusker of @greens.org.au is the sole candidate supporting minimum wage.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. STURT Katie McCusker (GRN) - YES Mervin Joshua (FFP) - No response Verity Cooper (Ind) - No response James Stevens, MP (LIB) - No response Peter Bogatec (PHON) - No response Nicholas Duffield (TOP) - No response Claire Clutterham (ALP) - No response, Party NO There's a disability pride flag, an "as of April 18th, 2025" and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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In Spence, @greens.org.au Luke Skinner supporting fair wages for disabled people; One Nation's Darryl Bothe gave a possibly AI-assisted answer and said he'd review the letter in more detail, but ultimately did not choose to support.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. SPENCE Luke Skinner (GRN) - YES Miranda Smith (AJP) - No response John Bennett (FFP) - No response Kym Hanton (Ind) - No response Daniel Wild (LIB) - No response Darryl Bothe (PHON) - NO Matt Burnell, MP (ALP) - No response, Party NO There is a disability pride flag, a www.ourfairgo.org.au, and an "as of April 18th 2025."
April 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Supporting minimum wage in Mayo is Simeon Trump Bidwell of TOP.

Sitting MP Rebekha Sharkie refused support, citing "potential indirect negative consequences such as disappearance of willing disability employment providers" and the need for stakeholders to "assist her in... understanding."
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. MAYO Simeon Trump Bidwell (TOP) - YES Ben Hackett (FFP) - No response Genevieve Dawson-Scott (GRN) - No response Zane Basic (LIB) - No response Rebecca Hewett (PHON) - No response Rebekha Sharkie, MP (CA) - NO Marisa Bell (ALP) - No response, Party NO There is a disability pride flag, an "as of April 18th 2025," and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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In Makin, @greens.org.au Samuel Moore and Mark Aldridge of TOP supporting fair wages.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. MAKIN Samuel Moore (GRN) - YES Mark Aldridge (TOP) - YES Geoff Russell (AJP) - No response Sue Nancarrow (FFP) - No response Amelie Hanna (FUSION) - No response Irena Zagladov (LIB) - No response Alison Dew-Fennell (PHON) - No response Tony Zappia, MP (ALP) - No response, Party NO There's a disability pride flag, an "as of April 18th 2025," and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Supporting the minimum wage in Kingston is John Photakis of @greens.org.au (since 2022), Liberal Jim Rishworth (one of 3 Liberals in the country), and One Nation's Nathan Skrlj.

Labor's Amanda Rishworth has opposed this as a matter of policy and through multiple communications.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. KINGSTON John Photakis (GRN) - YES Jim Rishworth (LIB) - YES Nathan Skrlj (PHON) - YES Bin Liu (AJP) - No response Steven Price (FFP) - No response Russell Jackson (TOP) - No response Amanda Rishworth, MP (ALP) - NO There is a disability pride flag, an "as of April 18th, 2025" and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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In Hindmarsh, widespread support from @animaljusticeparty.bsky.social Matt Pastro, @fusionparty.org.au Adrien Aloe, @greens.org.au Matthew Wright, and TOP's Andrew Townsend.

Independent Jake Hall-Evans declined to support.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. HINDMARSH Matt Pastro (AJP) - YES Adrien Aloe (FUSION) - YES Matthew Wright (GRN) - YES Andrew Townsend (TOP) - YES Alex Tennikoff (FFP) - No response Christopher Lehmann (LIB) - No response Rocco DeAngelis (PHON) - No response Jake Hall-Evans (Ind) - NO Mark Butler, MP (ALP) - No response, Party NO There is a disability pride flag, a www.ourfairgo.org.au, and an "as of April 18th, 2025."
April 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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In Grey, Kathryn Hardwick-Franco of @greens.org.au and Laury Bais of TOP supporting minimum wage.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. GREY Kathryn Hardwick-Franco (GRN) - YES Laury Bais (TOP) - YES Kylie Evans (FFP) - No response Anita Kuss (Ind) - No response Tom Venning (LIB) - No response Peter Borda (NAT) - No response Brandon Turton (PHON) - No response Karin Bolton (ALP) - No response, Party NO There is a disability pride flag, an "as of April 18th, 2025" and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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In Boothby, Joanna Wells of @greens.org.au supports the minimum wage.

Both Nicolle Flint (LIB) & Nicole Hussey (TOP) declined to support; the former gave an acknowledgment, and the latter pivoted to talking about a "$15 per ton licensing fee for our resources" which would allow support if elected.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. BOOTHBY Joanna Wells (GRN) - YES Samuel Prior (FFP) - No response Tonya Scott (PHON) - No response Nicolle Flint (LIB) - NO Nicole Hussey (TOP) - NO Louise Miller-Frost, MP (ALP) - No response, Party NO There is a disability pride flag, a www.ourfairgo.org.au, and an "as of April 18th, 2025."
April 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Independent Rosa Hillam in Barker supporting the minimum wage; ALP candidate James Rothe declined to support.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. BARKER Rosa Hillam (Ind) - YES Michael Brohier (FFP) - No response Major Moogy Sumner (GRN) - No response Ian Penno (Ind) - No response Cody Scholes (Ind) - No response Tony Pasin, MP (LIB) - No response Jonathan Pietzsch (NAT) - No response Jennifer Troeth (PHON) - No response Robert Jameson (TOP) - No response James Rothe (ALP) - NO There is a disability pride flag, an "as of April 18th, 2025" and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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South Australian MP candidates.

In the seat of Adelaide, @fusionparty.org.au candidate Matthew McMillan and @greens.org.au Mat Monti in support of a minimum wage for disabled people.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. ADELAIDE Matthew McMillan (FUSION) - YES Mat Monti (GRN) - YES Lionel Pengilley (AJP) - No response Amy Grantham (LIB) - No response Riley Size (PHON) - No response Steven Marks (TOP) - No response Steve Georganas, MP (ALP) - No response, Party NO There is a disability pride flag, a www.ourfairgo.org.au, and an "as of April 18th, 2025."
April 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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In Tangney, Eric Hayward of @greens.org.au and Phillip Leslie of @lcwa-party.bsky.social both supporting minimum wages.

Liberal Howard Ong, despite engagement, ultimately declined to support.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. TANGNEY Eric Hayward (GRN) - YES Phillip Leslie (LCP) - YES James Rai (AC) - No response Steve Kefalinos (PHON) - No response Howard Ong (LIB) - NO Sam Lim, MP (ALP) - No response, Party NO There’s a disability pride flag, an “as of April 18th, 2025” and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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In the seat of Swan, Clint Uink of @greens.org.au in support of fair wages for disabled people.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. SWAN Clint Uink (GRN) - YES Mark Staer (AC) - No response Shelley Leech (LCP) - No response Mic Fels (LIB) - No response Michael Halley (PHON) - No response Zaneta Mascarenhas, MP (ALP) - No response, Party NO There’s a disability pride flag, an “as of April 18th, 2025” and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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In the seat of Perth, support for the minimum wage from @greens.org.au Sophie Greer.
Does your party support ALL workers receiving at least minimum wage? Candidates were asked if they agree: We oppose the practice of paying disabled workers subminimum wage. It is unacceptable that in 2025 disabled people living in Australia can be paid as little as $3.01 per hour, while the minimum wage for others is $24.10 per hour. PERTH Sophie Greer (GRN) - YES Susanna Panaia (LIB) - No response Peter Hallifax (PHON) - No response Patrick Gorman, MP (ALP) - No response, Party NO There’s a disability pride flag, an “as of April 18th, 2025” and a www.ourfairgo.org.au
April 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM