Penalty rate cuts to hasten "mass casualisation" of Australian workforce: report

By Adam Gartrell, Political Correspondent
Updated February 27 2017 - 4:18pm, first published 12:15am
Bill Shorten is planning legislation to overrule a penalty rates cut from the workplace umpire. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Bill Shorten is planning legislation to overrule a penalty rates cut from the workplace umpire. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Changes to Sunday penalty rates for hospitality and retail workers.
Changes to Sunday penalty rates for hospitality and retail workers.
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen and Opposition leader Bill Shorten. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen and Opposition leader Bill Shorten. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Cuts to penalty rates will hasten the "mass casualisation" of Australia's workforce, leading to a decrease in job security, less paid leave and more workplace stress, a new report warns.