Industrial Relations
Australia's unique system of industrial relations involves:
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a very high level of minimum wages
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a central wage fixing body which determines most other wage rates
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compulsory arbitration before a court that is largely comprised of ex -union leaders
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union rights to demand employers negotiate wages and conditions even if only a minority of employees support union coverage
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lawless activity by some unions in key sectors that imposes extremely high costs on employers they target
Issues stemming from these matters are addressed in the following articles