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Why flexibility is key to modern work

The Albanese government wants wages to rise under new employment laws. So, why has it locked in out of date conditions?

Michael AngwinFormer IR adviser

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Flexibility in the workplace allows businesses to adjust the way work is done in response to changes in markets, costs, skills, technology and social norms. And to do so to the extent and at the pace necessary to be productive and competitive.

Employment Minister Tony Burke has made it hard for companies to adapt.  Alex Ellinghausen

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Michael Angwin is a former industrial relations adviser. He is author of 'Playing in the Twilight'

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