New Fair Work Court to help workers with employment, underpayment issues
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to establish a new Fair Work Court to handle employment and underpayment disputes. The proposal, part of the Labor Party's platform, has drawn criticism from business groups concerned about increased red tape.
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The move signals a significant shift in industrial relations policy, highlighting the tension between labor-focused reforms and business interests.
— 5:36pm , first published 2:00pm
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Share A A A Australian workers will be able to escalate their employment issues and underpayment claims to a new specialist federal court, under a Labor pledge that delivers on a long-term demand of the union movement while inviting another battle with business.
The party also agreed to back compulsory superannuation for teenagers in its platform, regardless of how many hours they work, in a move that will encourage the parliamentary party to change its policy on contributions for young Australians.
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