Workplace reform to proceed even without consensus at jobs summit, Tony Burke says

Labor won't let lack of agreement at September summit be an excuse for inaction, minister says

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Labor will not allow its desire for consensus" at the jobs summit to be an excuse for inaction", Tony Burke has said, warning reforms to boost pay and job security will proceed even over employers' objections.

The workplace relations minister told Guardian Australia he intends to bring as many measures as possible from Labor's secure jobs better pay policy in a single bill later in the year" after the September summit.

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