Labor blocks business flexibility with new penalty rate laws

By Yajush Gupta · 23 July 2025 · News

Labor blocks business flexibility with new penalty rate laws

Labor's New Laws: A Blow to Business Flexibility?

A major overhaul of Australia's retail award system is underway, but what does it mean for your business? Find out how Labor's new penalty rate laws could impact your operations.

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Summary

Government blocks Fair Work Commission independence by banning penalty rate absorption models that could simplify Australia's complex 994-rate retail award system.