Edward Millar: First Union policy analyst says now is the time to raise the minimum wage up to the level of the living wage - The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Divided opinion, over whether the Government should be increasing the minimum wage.

The number of people seeking help for financial hardship has been surging, as inflation remains at historic highs.

Business groups and opposition parties say increasing the minimum wage would add to inflationary pressure.

First Union's Edward Millar told Tim Dower now is the time to raise the minimum wage up to the level of the living wage.

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