Labor vows to protect penalty rates and seeks to reignite fight over working from home

Jason Clare says reported comments by Jane Hume suggest the Coalition still wants to enforce a return to office workElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister has pledged to enshrine penalty rates in law if his government is re-elected and sought to reinvigorate a clash with the Coalition over working from home.With two weeks until Australians cast their votes, both major party leaders headed to the Sydney Royal Easter Show to pat animals and push for advantage.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...