Industry groups have criticised Australia’s minimum wage has increased to $20.33 (US$15.45) per hour, saying it was hard to fathom the move given there were still businesses struggling from the COVID recession. The Fair Work Commission announced the 2.5 percent increase, which equals 49 cents per hour or $18.80 per week—to the minimum wage on Wednesday. It will take effect from July 1. However, some COVID-hit industries, such as aviation and tourism, have been awarded a four-month delay. Innes Willox, the CEO of Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), said that a 2.5 percent increase was too much for employers in the current environment. “The quantum of the minimum wage increase awarded today by the Fair Work Commission decision is tempting fate given the uncertainties and fragilities associated with the economic recovery,” Willox said in a statement. He called the wage increase unwarranted as the latest inflation figures were at 1.1 percent …