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Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Act 2025

Act No. 37 of 2025 · Assented 29 August 2025

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In brief

Amends the Fair Work Act in relation to protecting penalty rates and overtime rates in workplace pay arrangements.

Who's affected

  • Employees paid penalty or overtime rates
  • Employers
  • Unions and employer groups
  • The Fair Work Commission

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