[Greens-Media] Tony Abbott wants to cut workers’ wages: Bandt

[Lawson, Damien (A. Bandt, MP)]

Media Release

Adam Bandt MP
Deputy Leader, Australian Greens
Federal Member for Melbourne

5 February 2014

Tony Abbott wants to cut workers’ wages: Bandt

The Greens will fight any attempt to wind back awards and cut penalty rates, Greens Deputy Leader and workplace spokesperson Adam Bandt MP said today.

A Government submission to the Fair Work Commission’s review of modern awards has revealed the government’s wage cutting agenda, Mr Bandt said.

“Australian workers need to know Tony Abbott is coming after their wages,” Mr Bandt said.

“Tony Abbott and his lieutenants have said Australian workers are overpaid. It is now clear their agenda is to cut workers’ wages.”

“The government is attempting to undermine the Fair Work Commission and has attacked the union movement. Now it is coming after awards, which provide important protections.”

“Any attempt to cut penalty rates would also be another broken promise.”

Contact: Damien Lawson 0487 900 005

Damien Lawson

Strategy and Communications Adviser
Office of Adam Bandt MP
T: 03 9642 0922 M: 0487 900 005
www.adambandt.com