Major Trade Union Says Energy Price, Wage Controls Will Help Economy Grow

Major Trade Union Says Energy Price, Wage Controls Will Help Economy Grow
Protesters take part in a rally organised by the ACTU in Melbourne on Oct. 23, 2018. Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
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The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has proposed radical reforms to spur productivity in the country, including controls on energy prices and stopping impending personal tax cuts.

Yet federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has responded, saying that while ideas were welcome, they would not necessarily be adopted at the September Jobs and Skills Summit.

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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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