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Opposition to penalty pay overlooks complexities

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

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