Queensland LNP proposes power to break public sector strikes
Deputy premier Jarrod Bleijie would gain power to break public sector strikes deemed in the public interest.
Queensland's LNP government announced controversial workplace law changes on Wednesday. Deputy premier Jarrod Bleijie would gain power to break public sector strikes in certain circumstances.
The government decides when this is in the public interest. The reforms would also make it harder for public servants and emergency workers.
They would struggle to claim compensation for psychological injuries. Workers would need to prove their workplace was the primary cause.
Law firm Slater and Gordon warned the changes would reduce access to support for psychological injuries. The United Workers Union called the reforms an attack on ambulance officers and hospital staff.
Several business groups supported the changes. Opposition leader Steven Miles compared the move to controversial tactics of former premier Campbell Newman.
Those similar policies sparked mass protests and cost him the election.
- 320,000+
- Public sector workers affected
- Wednesday
- Announcement day
- Jarrod Bleijie
- Deputy premier gaining power
- Steven Miles
- Opposition leader
Why it mattersWorkplace reforms directly affect more than 320,000 public sector employees in Queensland and their families. This tests whether suburban voters will accept such changes.
AustraliaQueensland public sector workers, paramedics and emergency services staff face stricter rules on strike action and psychological injury claims if the laws pass.
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