Maurice Blackburn attacks Queensland union laws as ideologically driven
Maurice Blackburn says the reforms pick strict federal rules but drop protections.
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie made broad changes to Queensland's industrial relations laws. Bleijie said they match federal laws from 2009.
Maurice Blackburn disagreed strongly. The law firm said reforms pick strict federal rules but drop protections.
They go further than national rules in key ways. The changes include a "fit and proper" test for union officials.
They also allow unofficial groups to represent workers. The minister gains power to end strikes in some situations.
Queensland Council of Unions opposed the laws. They say the laws limit worker rights and give the minister unusual power.
The reforms also tighten the test for mental injury claims. Public hearings are next week before the committee reports on November 27.
- 104 of review recommendations
- Recommendations accepted
- November 27
- Committee report date
Why it mattersWorkers face tighter rules on unions and strikes. Workplace injury claims also become harder.
AustraliaQueensland workers could lose protections they have relied on if these industrial relations laws pass.
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