Coalition faces very tough sell on Sunday penalty rates

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By Leith van Onselen

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has today come out in support of the Fair Work Commission’s (FWCs) decision to cut Sunday penalty rates, citing supposed economic benefits that will arise from the decision. From The Australian:

The Prime Minister threw his weight behind claims the lower Sunday rates would help small employers hire more staff, setting up an economic debate over claims the reform would create 40,000 jobs in the hospitality ­industry alone…

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.