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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp

Labor faces employer revolt over changes to multi-employer pay deals in IR bill

Business Council of Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott
Business Council of Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott says business is ‘concerned’ by Labor’s IR bill. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Albanese government is facing a growing employer revolt over its bill for pay deals covering multiple businesses, after consultations confirmed the reform will not be limited to low-paid workers.

On Thursday the employment department revealed details of the industrial relations bill in confidential consultations with peak union and employer bodies.

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