In September quarter 2022 the seasonally adjusted WPI: Rose 1.0% this quarter and 3.1% over the year. The private sector rose 1.2% and the public sector rose 0.6%. {charts} An increase in the average size of hourly wage rises in the private sector was the main driver of wages growth over the quarter. Seasonally adjusted private sector wages rose 1.2% over the September quarter 2022, the highest quarterly rate of wages growth since September quarter 2010. Through the year growth lifted to 3.4%, the highest annual rate since December quarter 2012. Through the year growth in public sector wages was the same this quarter ... (full story)