In 2015 the Productivity Commission recommended changes to the workplace laws which included removing the requirement that workers in the cafe, hospitality, entertainment, restaurant and retailing industries receive double pay for working on Sundays. The commission argued that the laws were created in a different era when less people shopped and went to church. Opponents, including Unions, argue that the rule change would result in a pay cut for thousands of minimum wage workers who work in cafes, shops and restaurants.
85% Yes |
15% No |
85% Yes |
15% No |
See how support for each position on “Sunday Double Wages” has changed over time for 199k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Sunday Double Wages” has changed over time for 199k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4WM9S7W3yrs3Y
Well our multicultural society has created a 24/7 culture and now instead of having Sunday off the community has been given the expectation that everything is going to be open. Therefore we now need to review what a working week is. This is a downside of multiculturalism if the statues continues then Sat. penalty rates should apply to the whole weekend or more simple solution don't open on Sundays have a rest day
@8ZSFWGW2yrs2Y
No, only if a minimum hours per week worked has been reached
@8ZS5BNY2yrs2Y
Higher pay on weekends in general is fine
@8ZRZJM42yrs2Y
All rates should be negotiated
@8Z5ZYL82yrs2Y
Yes they should. Many low income part times workers aren’t even paid double wages on sundays
@8Z3GQ352yrs2Y
No, time and a half like Saturday
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