Senate debates Bills

Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill 2025; In Committee


Murray Watt

Murray Watt Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Environment and Water

6:59 pm

It is the responsibility of the Fair Work Commission to protect pay rates. At the moment, the Fair Work Commission does have the ability to cut penalty rates. We don't think that's right, and the Australian people don't think it's right either. That's why we're seeking to amend the bill.

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