LIVE: Election 2025 - Pay rise on the way for millions of Aussies as impending Trump tariffs overshadow campaign

Both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are hitting the ground in the must-win state of Victoria today.

Both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are hitting the ground in the must-win state of Victoria today.

It comes as Labor has given its backing to a pay rise for three million low-paid workers including retail staff, early childhood educators and cleaners as part of its election pitch.

Meanwhile, impending tariffs imposed by Donald Trump are threatening to overshadow the close-fought campaign.

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Albo backs pay rise for millions of Aussies

Anthony Albaneses government is backing a pay rise for three million low-paid workers including retail staff, early childhood educators and cleaners as part of its election pitch.

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