Albanese hits back at business groups’ threats to run anti-industrial relations bill ad campaign

Prime minister says the millions of dollars that would pay for the campaign could be used by companies to pay workers better'

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Anthony Albanese has taken aim at business groups threatening a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign against industrial relations changes, saying they should spend the money on paying workers better.

The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association fired a warning shot against the government over its plans for pay deals across multiple workplaces.

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