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The federal government is intervening to fight a push from major retailers to wind back conditions for workers.

The employment minister, Murray Watt, will file a submission to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) on Friday arguing against the Australian Retailers Association’s (ARA) bid to re-write the industry award.

If you give up your nights and weekends to keep Australia fed and clothed, you deserve your penalty rates.

We’re focused on helping Australians earn more, while the big supermarkets and retailers are trying to cut their penalty rates.