The New South Wales government is facing criticism for rushing through industrial relations legislation that would restore sweeping powers to the Industrial Relations Commission. The legislation would give the commission the ability to act like a court, a power that was removed by the former Coalition government in 2011. The Greens industrial relations spokesperson, Jenny Leong, plans to introduce an amendment to the bill to ensure that the impact of the commission's decisions on low-paid workers is considered alongside the effect on the government's finances.
The New South Wales government is facing criticism for rushing through industrial relations legislation that would restore sweeping powers to the Industrial Relations Commission. The legislation would give the commission the ability to act like a court, a power that was removed by the former Coalition government in 2011.
The Greens industrial relations spokesperson, Jenny Leong, plans to introduce an amendment to the bill to ensure that the impact of the commission's decisions on low-paid workers is considered alongside the effect on the government's finances
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