Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Hansard source

The reality is this. Unfortunately, small businesses in this country have had an unfair disadvantage because Mr Shorten and Labor are very happy for big unions and big businesses to do deals which basically either remove or reduce penalty rates for workers on Sundays. Small business is not afforded the same opportunity. Let us have a look at some of the deals that have been done and how it creates an unfair playing field. A bed-and-breakfast, a small business, must pay $10 more per hour on Sundays than a five-star hotel. A family chicken shop must pay $8 an hour more than KFC. A family owned takeaway must pay $8 an hour more than McDonald's. A family greengrocer must pay $5 an hour more than Woolworths. The decision of the Fair Work Commission helps small business and levels the playing field so they have half a chance against the big union deals. (Time expired)