Labor faces employer revolt over changes to multi-employer pay deals in IR bill

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The Albanese government is facing a growing employer revolt over its bill for pay deals covering multiple businesses, after consultations confirmed the reform will not be limited to low-paid workers.

On Thursday the employment department revealed details of the industrial relations bill in confidential consultations with peak union and employer bodies.

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