Just out of interest, what was the MINIMUM wage in those years?
The minimum wage in 2003 was $431 per week or $22,433pa.
In 2006 it was increased to $511.86/week, or $26,616
From the Fair Work website the minimum wage is currently $543.78/week, or $28,276 pa.
So from 2003 to 2010 the minimum wage has increased $5843 or 26%.
In the same period, the base rate for GA pilots has increased $5863, or 21%.
Our AFAP dues hard at work there
