Australian Industry Group has unveiled the changes it sees as crucial for the post-pandemic industrial relations system.
Managing the"waking up"is as important as managing the"going to sleep",Ai Group chief executive Innes Willox says.
"I hope the tragedy of the past few months is our generation’s Port Arthur moment"one leader said.
Industry groups warn the draft laws are inconsistent with existing workplace laws and would"seriously impede"employers'ability to protect employees.
A requirement to answer workers are better off under an enterprise deal than an award is ripe for reform says business.
The Transport Workers Union is threatening to unleash"industrial chaos"through co-ordinated strikes while negotiating 200 EBAs set to expire next year.
Employers have called for an effective wage freeze for low-paid workers,in a bold move that contrasts with union calls for a 6 per cent increase and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten's promise to legislate a"living wage"if he becomes prime minister.
Employers are pushing for new laws to allow them to more easily sack perpetrators of workplace sexual harassment,arguing that the current system is hampering efforts to stamp out misconduct.
An industry lobby group has warned the landmark court ruling could leave employers with a back-pay bill of up to $8 billion.
A Fair Work Commission ruling has upended the way sick leave is calculated,opening the way for massive backpay claims.