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Government defends changes to workplace laws

Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter

Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter Source: AAP

Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter says the measures are necessary to help businesses survive the pandemic, and to give workers more options to work more hours.


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By Biwa Kwan

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Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter says the measures are necessary to help businesses survive the pandemic, and to give workers more options to work more hours.



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