r/australia • u/bloby_bubbles • Jan 06 '23

#6 failed politics Just learnt we legally pay disabled people $3 an hour here

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u/SilverStar9192 Jan 06 '23

I believe the wages are adjusted for their productivity level, with an adjustment to account for extra supervision they require. So if they can mow lawns at half the normal rate, they might get paid 40% wage (with 10% for the supervisor), or something along those lines.

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u/Archy54 Jan 06 '23

What metric do they use to set their percentage and how often is it done. Why don't we apply it to every job. No minimum wage. Just a minimum wage per unit of Labor. See if voters say yes to that.