Labor moves to bolster penalty rates and overtime pay protections for millions of workers

Legislation will prevent award wage penalty rates from being cut in exchange for higher rates of base pay if it will leave workers worse off

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SearchSupport usPrint subscriptionsNewslettersDownload the appSearch jobsDigital ArchiveGuardian LicensingAbout UsThe Guardian appVideoPodcastsPicturesInside the GuardianGuardian WeeklyCrosswordsWordiplyCorrectionsTipsSearch input google-search SearchSearch jobsDigital ArchiveGuardian LicensingAbout UsAustraliaWorldAU politicsEnvironmentClimate crisisIndigenous AustraliaImmigrationMediaBusinessHealthScienceTechPodcastsNewsletters The employment minister, Amanda Rishworth, says the intent is to make it ‘clear in law that penalty rates and overtime rates should be protected’. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAPView image in fullscreenThe employment minister, Amanda Rishworth, says the intent is to make it ‘clear in law that penalty rates and overtime rates should be protected’. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAPIndustrial relationsLabor moves to bolster penalty rates and overtime pay protections for millions of workersLegislation will prevent award wage penalty rates from being cut in exchange for higher rates of base pay if it will leave workers worse off