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Opposition to penalty pay overlooks complexities

30.07.2025 10

The New Daily

Chris F. Wright

Employers warn Labor’s push to lock in penalty rates is bad for business – but it’s not that simple

One in five Australians’ pay – especially for casuals, part-timers, women and younger workers – would be affected by Labor’s move on penalty...

29.07.2025 20

The Conversation

Chris F. Wright

Labor wants to give the minimum wage a real boost. The benefits would likely outweigh any downsides

03.04.2025 7

The Examiner

Chris F. Wright

Labor wants to give the minimum wage a real boost. The benefits would likely outweigh any downsides

03.04.2025 8

Canberra Times

Chris F. Wright

Labor wants to give the minimum wage a real boost. The benefits would likely outweigh any downsides

A real boost to award wages is unlikely to drive up inflation, nor adversely impact productivity. But it would provide cost-of-living relief to...

02.04.2025 6

The Conversation

Chris F. Wright