Unions warn Tony Burke against potential debate on the better-off-overall test

Workplace relations minister opens door to considering industrial relations changes as he announces gutting of building watchdog

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Workplace relations minister Tony Burke has confirmed the current better-off-overall test that ensures workers do not go backwards will be on the table for discussion at the Albanese government's jobs summit in September.

Burke said on Sunday he had been sceptical" about having a conversation with employers and unions about the test, known as the Boot, at the September summit because he wanted Australian workers to have higher wages and conditions. The minister told the ABC he would take some convincing" to overhaul the test.