We have a pretty decent minimum wage - and its slowly creeping up. A "typical" (low) wage is about $30k AU (keep in mind, that for the last few years our dollar was worth 73c US). We also have an extensive social security system ("The dole"), where you can score $200/week for not working (about $10k/yr). Min wage would be around the $400-$450/week (for full-time work - 38hrs) - but what has happened over the last few years (thanks to our unwelcome Liberal party "aka Republicans" in office) is that there has been a big shift from full-time employment to part-time/casual employment. More people are working, but working less hours (and getting paid less).
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