FINAL Class Activity (12/10/2005)
Write two seperate articles using the information handed out in class.
The Prime Minister has begun selling the Government’s new industrial relations reforms, touting stronger bargaining positions for workers.
The changes to be introduced next month include emphasising individual agreements and outside workplace rewards, which see employees bargaining with their bosses for certain conditions.
Mr Howard said as a result, workers would have more jobs with higher wages available to them.
“If the economy is strong and if our IR laws have contributed to the strength of the economy, workers will be in a stronger bargaining position,” he said.
But Opposition industrial relations spokesman Stephen Smith said the changes will erode working conditions and workers should be wary of them.
“If the proposals were so good for Australia, who do we need to see millions and millions of taxpayer’s dollars being spent by the Liberals to persuade the Australian people?” he said.
Shooting the Messenger
The Federal Government has refused to reveal how much it planned to spend on the promotion of its workplace changes, with estimates ranging within $20 million.
Australian Democrats deputy leader Andrew Bartlett put the questions forward to Special Minister of State Eric Abetz in parliament, who said it’s impossible to estimate how much was spent on the campaign only two days after the changes were announced.
“No final figure has been put on it, and I don’t intend to put a figure on it,” Senator Abetz said.
“We will do what’s necessary to ensure the workers of Australia have a full understanding of all their rights and entitlements and all the benefits that will be flowing to them under our proposals,” he added.
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While the Prime Minister sells his new industrial relations reforms, the Labor party is working on its huge support base with 50 per cent of voters saying Labor would handle the reforms better.
The Australian reported Newspoll’s largest IR approval rating in its 18 year history, nearly doubling the Liberal’s fanbase of 26 per cent.
Mr Howard touted the reforms to be introduced next month as a chance for workers to have more jobs with higher wages.
The changes include emphasising individual agreements and outside workplace rewards, which see employees bargaining with their bosses for certain conditions.
Opposition industrial relations spokesman Stephen Smith said the changes will erode working conditions and workers should be wary of them.
“If the proposals were so good for Australia, who do we need to see millions and millions of taxpayer’s dollars being spent by the Liberals to persuade the Australian people?” he said.
But the Prime Minister is adamant a strong economy will ensure the reforms will work.
“If the economy is strong and if our IR laws have contributed to the strength of the economy, workers will be in a stronger bargaining position,” Mr Howard said.
No doubt after Labor’s surprising results IR is now the highest issue on the public agenda, but the Coalition still holds a two-to-one majority over Labor in areas of national security after the recent Bali bombings.
In addition, the Coalition has also recorded a 57 per cent approval rating for economic management compared to Labor's 21 per cent.
The Prime Minister has begun selling the Government’s new industrial relations reforms, touting stronger bargaining positions for workers.
The changes to be introduced next month include emphasising individual agreements and outside workplace rewards, which see employees bargaining with their bosses for certain conditions.
Mr Howard said as a result, workers would have more jobs with higher wages available to them.
“If the economy is strong and if our IR laws have contributed to the strength of the economy, workers will be in a stronger bargaining position,” he said.
But Opposition industrial relations spokesman Stephen Smith said the changes will erode working conditions and workers should be wary of them.
“If the proposals were so good for Australia, who do we need to see millions and millions of taxpayer’s dollars being spent by the Liberals to persuade the Australian people?” he said.
Shooting the Messenger
The Federal Government has refused to reveal how much it planned to spend on the promotion of its workplace changes, with estimates ranging within $20 million.
Australian Democrats deputy leader Andrew Bartlett put the questions forward to Special Minister of State Eric Abetz in parliament, who said it’s impossible to estimate how much was spent on the campaign only two days after the changes were announced.
“No final figure has been put on it, and I don’t intend to put a figure on it,” Senator Abetz said.
“We will do what’s necessary to ensure the workers of Australia have a full understanding of all their rights and entitlements and all the benefits that will be flowing to them under our proposals,” he added.
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Go to the magnews site and update your story using any information you can gather from it.
While the Prime Minister sells his new industrial relations reforms, the Labor party is working on its huge support base with 50 per cent of voters saying Labor would handle the reforms better.
The Australian reported Newspoll’s largest IR approval rating in its 18 year history, nearly doubling the Liberal’s fanbase of 26 per cent.
Mr Howard touted the reforms to be introduced next month as a chance for workers to have more jobs with higher wages.
The changes include emphasising individual agreements and outside workplace rewards, which see employees bargaining with their bosses for certain conditions.
Opposition industrial relations spokesman Stephen Smith said the changes will erode working conditions and workers should be wary of them.
“If the proposals were so good for Australia, who do we need to see millions and millions of taxpayer’s dollars being spent by the Liberals to persuade the Australian people?” he said.
But the Prime Minister is adamant a strong economy will ensure the reforms will work.
“If the economy is strong and if our IR laws have contributed to the strength of the economy, workers will be in a stronger bargaining position,” Mr Howard said.
No doubt after Labor’s surprising results IR is now the highest issue on the public agenda, but the Coalition still holds a two-to-one majority over Labor in areas of national security after the recent Bali bombings.
In addition, the Coalition has also recorded a 57 per cent approval rating for economic management compared to Labor's 21 per cent.
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