Australia’s Contentious Industrial Relations Bill Passes, Industries Concerned While Unions Celebrate

Australia’s Contentious Industrial Relations Bill Passes, Industries Concerned While Unions Celebrate
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 18, 2022. Martin Ollman/Getty Images
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The Australian government has passed its industrial relations bill, which is intended to help workers receive better wages and work conditions.

“The Albanese Labor Government has delivered on the next step of its plan to lift wages, improve job security, and start closing the gender pay gap,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.