Hon STUART NASH (Minister for Economic and Regional Development): I have today announced a Cabinet decision to direct core Public Service departments to ensure that contracts for cleaning, catering, and security guards pay at least the living wage rate of $22.75c per hour. These contractors are employed via third parties and are some of the lowest-paid workers in Government. It was a manifesto commitment to extend the living wage guarantee to these workers to address significant disparities in wages across the State sector. The changes will take effect for contracts signed or renewed after 1 December. I want to acknowledge the amazing work of advocates in the living wage movement and its allies in pushing for this change.