Bill Shorten promises to reverse cuts to penalty rates

Bill Shorten at the NSW ALP conference in Sydney

Bill Shorten at the NSW ALP conference in Sydney Source: AAP

Labor has promised to reverse reductions to penalty rates within 100 days of winning government.   It comes as the party tries to switch focus, after Labor leader Bill Shorten's so-called captain's call.  



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