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In response, Dan articulated a strong stance in favor of maintaining and strengthening penalty rates, emphasizing their importance in the fabric of fair employment conditions. He pointed out that the protection of penalty rates is a key issue raised with him during the election campaign, underscoring their significance to workers who often go above and beyond in their roles.
"There are so many situations where workers go out of their way in difficult times to provide services. There are many instances where the rest of us enjoy a public holiday, but these workers are providing essential services during those times and deserve penalty rates."