Qld: State IR legislation to be fast-tracked

AAP General News (Australia)
08-11-2005
Qld: State IR legislation to be fast-tracked

Legislation aimed at protecting Queensland workers' rights from the federal government's
proposed industrial relations reforms will be passed today.

The move in the Queensland parliament follows a vote to fast-track the bill.

Legislation normally has to wait 14 days before it is debated.

But the motion passed in parliament this morning means it will now be debated and voted
on before parliament rises tonight.

The Opposition and the Liberal Party both voted against the motion, but the state's
Labor government used its 19-seat majority to ensure it was passed.

Under the proposed legislation, the Labor government aims to protect entitlements such
as annual leave, sick leave, parental leave, public holidays, long service leave, and
penalty rates from the federal government's proposed reforms.

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KEYWORD: WORKPLACE QLD (BRISBANE)

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