Debate on Workplace Reform Heats Up

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The debate within the Australian community on likely changes to the current industrial relations system is now increasing. The Howard Federal government has made it well known that it intends to make use of its majority in both Houses of Parliament to enact changes to the workplace relations laws to ensure that small businesses in Australia in particular are not hamstrung by rules and regulations that are more suited to larger corporations.

Even though the precise nature of the proposed changes are not yet clear, the union movement has commenced a nation wide television advertising campaign that has ensured that the issue is now at the forefront of media comment.

Companies considering entering the Australian business environment should ensure that they are fully aware of the current debate on workplace reform to reassure themselves that their business planning is based on what could be new legislation by about September this year. There is no doubt that the changes will bring additional benefits to employers. To read an 11 July speech by Prime Minister John Howard on his proposed reforms – click here.

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David

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