Albanese government invests $630m to support care sector pay rises

Key points

• The federal government will spend $630m on pay rises for more than 460,000 care sector workers. The funding follows a Fair Work Commission ruling that found female-dominated pay awards had been historically undervalued.
• Charities and not-for-profit organisations across 92 programs, including health, disability care and community services, will receive the money. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher said closing the gender pay gap requires addressing that undervaluation.
• Health Minister Mark Butler said the changes could make the industry a more attractive career path.