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Labor plan to legislate penalty rates sparks backlash from business groups

Summary by Inside Small Business
The federal Labor government has pledged to legislate award penalty rates if reelected, a move that has prompted strong criticism from business groups. Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt said the proposal responds to industry lobbying efforts. It comes as the Fair Work Commission reviews a push to allow retail managers to opt for higher fixed annual salaries instead of variable penalty rates. Watt expressed alarm over the pr…
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Inside Small Business broke the news in on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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