Politicians mind the gap between genders. I mind the gap between mining industry and retail industry in this country.

Average wage of Australian in August 2011 has increased about 4.9%, reaching to $68,790 per year - http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/6302.0

Comparing average wage $27,775 in 1998, inflation dragon is enlarged to 2.48 times.

Do you feel richer and happier now?