Policy detail

Employment and Economy Policy

Fair wages, reasonable hours, family time and a transparent tax approach.

The employment policy proposes modern working conditions intended to reflect current living costs and support a balanced family life.

Fair Pay and Hours

  • A proposed minimum wage of $25 per hour and a 40-hour standard workweek.
  • Overtime during the standard week would be paid at 1.5 times the standard rate.

Weekend and Family Time

  • Saturday and Sunday are proposed as family days, with higher rates, meal and travel allowances when weekend work is required.

Employment Standards

  • Labour-hire workers would receive consistent benefits and conditions.
  • Employee meal and travel allowances are proposed to be tax-free.

Tax Reform

  • The policy proposes a flat 20% individual tax rate and changes to the taxation of overtime income.

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