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NSW nurses and midwives have been awarded a major pay rise following a decision of the Industrial Relations Commission.

The decision amounts to a 16 per cent pay rise for registered nurses and midwives, an 18 per cent rise for enrolled nurses, and 28 per cent for assistants in nursing over three years.

The NSW Nurses and Midwives Association say they had “hoped for a better outcome” for registered nurses and midwives.