Independent Senators Put Brake on IR Bill

Independent Senators Put Brake on IR Bill
Staff work in a busy Lygon Street cafe in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 22, 2021. William West/AFP via Getty Images
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Changes to workplace laws that would give more power to employees requesting flexible hours and negotiating leverage have hit a major hurdle.

Key senator crossbenchers Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock are putting on a united front against the government, trying to push the legislation through by Christmas.

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