THE MINIMUM WAGE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 14347, 27 October 1910, Page 3

THE MINIMUM WAGE.

A FEDERAL MINISTER’S VIEWS. by Electro- T . -graph. Copyright MELBOURNE, Oct. 26. Replying to a deputation, Air. Hughes protested against Mr. O'Malley’s eight-il) illings-a-day minimum statement. Mr. Hughes replied that the Government believed that every adult was receiving a marrying wage. Strong exception had been taken in tho public sei . ice to a Commissioner declaring what wages shouid be paid. Under the Act the Government had to pay prescribed rates. Ho thought all should receive the minimum, irrespective of three years' service. Ho could only express an opinion, but ho thought tho amount should bo increased from £llO, on account of the increased cost of living. Ho would consult his colleagues, but owing to pressure of business ho held out no promise of legislation in the matter.