Crossbench senator David Pocock could be holding crucial vote

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has signalled there could be more concessions to come on the Government's industrial relations bill, but is refusing to carve out the most contentious elements.

Independent David Pocock supports two out of three elements of the government’s proposed changes to multi-employer bargaining. Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Key Points

• Labor wants to pass the legislation by the end of the year
• It is still yet to secure enough support in the Upper House.
• The business community says its concerned about sector wide strike action, though unions say it's essential to get wages growing.

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