Labor government may remove ‘red tape’ in collective bargaining rules in bid to lift wages

We particularly want to make sure the bargaining system works for small business and for women', says Tony Burke

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Workplace relations minister, Tony Burke, has hinted Labor may remove red tape" that discourages multi-employer collective bargaining as part of industrial relations reforms designed to lift wages.

On Monday, Burke all but confirmed the Albanese government will drastically restrict employers' ability to terminate pay deals early in a speech to the Australian Industry Group.