The Daily Aus Headlines: Wages fall behind inflation for first time since 2023
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Feb 18, 2026 Coverage of wage growth slipping behind inflation for the first time since 2023. A high-profile politician partially retracts controversial remarks amid backlash. Rescue operations continue after a major avalanche in Northern California. Celebration of an athlete becoming the oldest individual Winter Games gold medalist.
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Wages Now Behind Inflation
- Annual wage growth (3.4%) lags annual inflation (3.8%) in the December quarter.
- This is the first time wages fell behind inflation since September 2023, signaling real pay declines.
Government Sees Progress Despite Gap
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers framed the wage numbers positively despite inflation remaining higher than desired.
- He highlighted a long streak of wages growth above 3%, stressing relative progress amid ongoing inflation.
Hanson's Controversial Remarks And Backtrack
- Pauline Hanson said "there were no good Muslims" and warned about future generations if more Muslims arrived.
- She later partially backtracked and apologised to those she said do not support Sharia law or multiple marriages.