It sounds to me that the journo got his words wrong. That makes the minimum wage $38k.
I remember there was a hooha a couple of years ago about bringing in a guaranteed "minimum wage" for workers, but I'm unsure if it ever came to fruition. There was a lot of opposition from the Employers Federation.
Mrs. Jarse is paid the award in her chosen field, but she does not earn $38k.
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