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Tess Ikonomou

Penalty rates backed as staff endure abuse

Shoppers are being reminded to treat retail staff with respect as crowds flock to holiday sales. (Jeremy Ng/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed penalty rates for employees who work on public holidays.

Mr Albanese took to Twitter on Boxing Day to voice his support for workers.

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