Article 4SA91 Queensland's proposed anti-protest laws a 'slippery slope' to suppress unions

Queensland's proposed anti-protest laws a 'slippery slope' to suppress unions

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Ben Smee
from World news | The Guardian on (#4SA91)

State's union movement says Labor government's move could easily be used to target striking workers

The Queensland union movement says anti-protest laws being rushed through state parliament are a "slippery slope" that could easily target striking workers or suppress the activities of trade unions.

The state's legal affairs committee is holding an 11th hour hearing in Brisbane on the proposed laws, which target the disruptive tactics of climate change protesters.

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