The year in review: Winners and losers in the penalty rate debate

The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) decision to reduce penalty rates continues to be contentious, particularly for pharmacy assistants—we look at what unfolded this year The FWC’s decision, which came after almost two years, 39 days of hearings, statements from nearly 145 witnesses and reading through 5900 submissions, saw Sunday penalty rates for full and part-time