Nurses will get $3,000

The announcement includes a three per cent remuneration increase per annum in 2022-23 and 2023-24, with a possible further 0.5 per cent on offer in 2023-24 “for employees that make a substantial contribution to productivity enhancing reforms”. It also provides for remuneration increases of up to 6.5 per cent over two years.
Treasurer Matt Kean said the increase was fair and sustainable in the current economic climate.
“NSW is enjoying the lowest unemployment on record and it is important to maintain competitive wages to attract and retain the best talent,” he said.
“In the context of a strong and growing economy, this two-year increase to wages is an affordable and sensible policy.”
In addition, a one-off payment of $3,000 will be provided to employees in the NSW Health Service in recognition of their work on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Minister for Employee Relations, Damien Tudehope, said the payment was recognition of a workforce that has stepped up above and beyond.
“The health workforce went to extraordinary lengths during the pandemic and has earned the admiration and gratitude of the entire State,” Mr Tudehope said.
“To deliver the best public services we need to adapt to new technology and ways of working. In this wages policy, we are putting additional pay increases on the table for workplace reforms that deliver better outcomes for the public- a win for workers and the community.” he said.