In a sign of tensions over the legislation,another government minister has told the Senate crossbench to get out of the way of pay rises for low-paid workers.
Tony Burke has made a concession to business on his proposed industrial relations changes,while crossbenchers have outlined changes they want to see.
The government is intensifying pressure on Senate crossbenchers to pass the IR bill by December 1 to avoid a lengthy debate.
Overhauling bargaining laws is seen by Labor as central to its election pledge to lift real wages.
Workers will be promised a new law to lift wages in a federal move that is fuelling industry alarm.
In a speech to the National Press Club that prompted an outcry from major employer groups,Sally McManus said the movement’s priority was to ensure permanent workers mischaracterised as casuals were receiving their proper entitlements.
Labor has returned to power and its union mates are back inside the tent.
Multi-employer wage deals have received a green light from the federal government despite lingering opposition from big business.
Australia emerged from the manosphere after the May election into a different world altogether.
Unions and employers have backed the case to boost migration from 160,000 to 200,000 places a year.
A backlog of people waiting for partner visas could help fill workforce shortages if allowed,government MPs say,while the ACTU secretary says there’s a chance of an agreement with industry on migration.