Malcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The commission is now turning its attention to how to transition these changes in penalty rates so as to achieve the objective that workers' take-home pay overall is not reduced. One of the ways it has canvassed doing that is by bringing the changes in over a number of years. I heard today the Leader of the Opposition denounce that as a ridiculous suggestion. He said that was a ridiculous idea. When modern awards came into operation in 2010, when the Leader of the Opposition was the relevant minister, they were phased in over five years. It is a longstanding practice to ensure that the objective of modern awards—namely, that changes do not result in a reduction in take-home pay—is achieved. (Time expired)

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