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national affairs editor James Glenday

Federal cabinet signs off on workplace bill aimed at boosting wages, despite business concerns it is 'half-cooked'

The federal cabinet has signed off on contentious new workplace relations legislation, which the Albanese government says is intended to help low-paid employees, particularly women, negotiate higher pay packets and better conditions.

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke plans to introduce the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill into parliament next Thursday, following the government's first budget on Tuesday.

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