Federal government moves to protect penalty rates
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The Albanese Government is introducing legislation to safeguard penalty rates for more than a million Australian workers. The move aims to prevent large companies from opting out of penalty rates in exchange for higher base pay.
Breakdown
- Over a million Australians rely on penalty rates to make ends meet.
- The government is introducing legislation to protect penalty rates and overtime. 29s
- Business groups want large companies to opt out of penalty rates for higher base pay. 51s
- Some argue the changes could disadvantage small business owners. 1m 6s
- The bill is being fast-tracked through Parliament as part of cost of living promises. 1m 29s