Union bosses were full of praise for the changes, with Australian Council of Trade Unions president Michele O'Neil labelling them a "significant step towards fixing our broken bargaining system".
"Millions of working people will be on a more even footing in negotiations with their employers, and able to take advantage of a new, modern system which is fit for purpose in our economy." "This is a very significant return on the down payment the union movement has made to the Labor party for the last 15 years," Mr Dutton said.Revealed: How the rising cost of living is impacting Australian society beyond the hip pocket
"Today is a win for the heroes of the pandemic: the cleaners, the disability workers, the aged care workers, the early childhood educators," he said.