# Wage Hikes Threaten Small Businesses

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-06-02T12:30:01+00:00
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Three million workers are set to get a major pay raise starting July first, aimed at easing the cost-of-living squeeze—but it’s sparking alarm among small businesses already struggling to stay afloat. With no clear government safety net yet in place, the tension between fair wages and economic survival is heating up, and everyone’s watching to see who cracks first. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/274bbc89a178f69e

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