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Employment Minister Tony Burke speaks during House of Representatives Question Time

Employment Minister Tony Burke speaks during House of Representatives Question Time Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH

Labor is pushing ahead with trying to legislate its contentious industrial relations bill by the end of the year... after making a key concession. Despite giving some ground, key crossbench senators insist parliament needs more time to scrutinise the legislation.

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Labor is pushing ahead with trying to legislate its contentious industrial relations bill by the end of the year... after making a key concession. Despite giving some ground, key crossbench senators insist parliament needs more time to scrutinise the legislation.

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