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Supermarket push to scrap penalty rates opposed by federal government

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The government makes a rare intervention into a Fair Work case that could see penalty rates scrapped for supermarket and retail workers.

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The Epoch Times

Government Moves to Block Retail Push to Cut Penalty Rates

The federal government has said it would oppose the push by retailers to amend the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA), arguing the changes would erode worker protections. The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) had applied to amend the award, which would relax rostering rules, allow split shifts, and let managers earning over $67,000 opt for a fixed salary—at the cost of penalty rates. ‘Pay Cut Disguised as Flexibility’ Employment Minister …

1 day ago·New York, United States

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ABC Australia

Supermarket push to scrap penalty rates opposed by federal government

The government makes a rare intervention into a Fair Work case that could see penalty rates scrapped for supermarket and retail workers.

2 days ago·Australia

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Minister Murray Watt wades in on fight to save penalty rates

The federal Workplace Relations Minister will oppose a bid by retailers to cut penalty rates and entitlements, saying “workers’ wages should not go backwards”.

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Australian Financial Review

Labor steps in against supermarkets on penalty rates

Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt will oppose major retailers’ bid to let senior staff “buy out” penalty rates and overtime in return for higher salaries.

2 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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channelnews.com.au

channelnews : Government Opposes Changes To Working Arrangements For Retail Employees

The federal government is opposing amendments to the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA) which would see retail workers able to avail of benefits such as a more flexible four-day week and an earlier finish to shifts. The amendments to General Retail Industry Award (GRIA) 2020 proposed by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) will be considered...

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