Push to delay penalty rates ban

Push to delay penalty rates ban

The Coalition has signalled it may delay Labor’s attempts to ban the scrapping or lowering of penalty and overtime rates, stating small business could suffer.

Labor introduces penalty rates bill - ABC listen

Millions of workers are set to have their penalty rates protected by law, after new legislation was introduced to Federal Parliament today.

Labor to Protect Penalty and Overtime Rates for 2.6 Million Aussie Workers

In a major move aimed at safeguarding the incomes of millions of Australians, the Albanese Government has introduced a new Bill to stop any reduction in penalty and overtime rates under modern awards. Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth announced the legislation will be tabled on Thursday, urging support from both the Greens and the Coalition. The proposed law is designed to ensure that about 2.6 million workers who rely…