CANBERRA, ACT, July 24 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
Millions of Australian workers will have their penalty and overtime rates protected under new legislation introduced to parliament today by the Albanese Labor Government.
Our number one focus is continuing to deliver cost of living relief for the Australian people.
We want people to earn more and keep more of what they earn - this protects that for millions of Australians.
The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill 2025 will prevent variations to awards that wouldreduce or remove an employee's penalty rates or overtime rates.
Penalty rates and overtime rates are an essential feature of the award safety net and should ...