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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp

Guardian Essential poll: almost two-thirds of voters back Labor’s plan for multi-employer pay deals

A smiling Tony Burke walks down the steps of the parliamentary chamber with a folder under his arm
Workplace relations minister Tony Burke. The latest Guardian Essential poll finds majority support for measures contained in Labor’s industrial relations bill. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Half of Australians approve of Labor’s industrial relations bill, with even its most controversial proposals for multi-employer pay deals and flexible work rights enjoying majority support.

That is the conclusion of the latest Guardian Essential poll of 1,035 voters, which found exactly 50% say the bill is key to getting wages moving and gives power back to employees.

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