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Dominic Giannini

Minister slams BHP criticism of new workplace laws

Tony Burke is stunned BHP has reacted to workplace relations legislation before it is written. Photo: AAP

Mining giant BHP is being criticised for saying new workplace laws could cost the company more than $1 billion and risk thousands of jobs.

The federal government is seeking to close a loophole that allows companies that have negotiated a pay rate with workers to then pay labour hire firms less for the same job.

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