Controversial industrial relations reforms have become law, after amendments to the bill were approved in Parliament's lower house.
Labor has consistently argued the laws will get wages moving again after a decade of stagnation, but the Coalition and business groups remain firmly opposed.
Although the options given for flexible work are a significant part of the law, its main goal is to cause a rise in wages, which is what the government hopes multi-employer bargaining will achieve.
Business groups remain opposed to the laws, warning they will do nothing to help businesses grow or pay higher wages.
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