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title: Federal Election Policy Updates 2025
description: Explore the latest Federal Election 2025 workplace policy announcements impacting the hospitality industry. Stay updated on changes to penalty rates, casual employment, and IR reform from Labor, the Coalition, and the Greens.
---

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# [Federal Election Policy Updates 2025](https://www.rca.asn.au/homepage-news-gallery/federal-election)

 Written by [R&CA](https://www.rca.asn.au/homepage-news-gallery/author/rca) | Apr 22, 2025 2:20:54 AM

**Federal Election 2025: Where Do the Parties Stand on Workplace Policy?**

As campaigning ramps up, we’re continuing to keep our members informed with timely updates on policy announcements that could shape the future of hospitality.

[Read More >](https://www.rca.asn.au/hubfs/2025_RCA%20-%20election%20-Policy-Updates%20-%202.pdf)

[View full post](https://www.rca.asn.au/homepage-news-gallery/federal-election)

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