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Mine workers secure $30K pay rise after court ruling

Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
Summary: Over 2,000 mine workers in Queensland will receive a permanent $30K pay rise following a High Court decision.
WHO: High Court
WHAT: Rejected an appeal regarding wage equality for mine workers
WHEN: Apr 09, 2026 at 4:14 AM ET
WHERE: Queensland
WHY: The Fair Work Commission ruled that mine workers were owed equal wages to full-time counterparts.
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