E&OE TRANSCRIPT-RADIO INTERVIEW-WAVE FM (1)
March 10, 2017
SUBJECTS: Penalty rates.
Read MoreToday’s revelation that penalty rates cuts could have a domino effect spreading to other industries is terrible news for Australian workers who need a Government committed to helping them, not slashing their wages.
Read MoreIn another blow to women under the Turnbull Government, federal funding has ceased for the Queensland Working Women’s Service (WWC), which provides support and services to vulnerable women.
Read MoreTwo weeks has passed since Australians learned about the decision to cut penalty rates, and Malcolm Turnbull and his Liberals have done nothing to stop this devastating blow to low income Australians.
Read MoreLabor calls on the Turnbull Government to admit that cuts to penalty rates will not create extra jobs, but will be a kick in the guts for low paid workers.
Read MoreMalcolm Turnbull’s support for cutting penalty rates will disproportionately affect the take-home pay of women, widening the already excessive gender pay gap.
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