A Canadian expat Tik Toker has said Australians shouldn’t complain about the minimum wage as Canada has a lower minimum wage sparking a debate.

The assistant secretary of the Victorian Trades Hall Council, Amanda Threlfall, says Australia’s minimum wage should be higher.

“We are currently in a cost of living crisis, minimum wage workers are struggling to pay for everyday living expenses,” she told Tom Elliott.

Press PLAY to hear TikTok creates debate about Australia’s minimum wage

@snippedlads Why don’t other countries pay people more. Australia can do it Why can’t America and Canada do it? #snippedlads ♬ original sound – Snipped Lads