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Industry believes the new industrial relations regime will cost it dearly

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Government

IR changes herald challenges and new cost pressures

By Mark Pownall

A new era of industrial relations has begun, but many believe the system takes Australia back 20 years.

09 Jul 2009

Energy

Heat on Labor to control militant union officials

By Mark Pownall

AS the Kevin07 campaign swept Labor into power almost two years ago, Australia's economy was riding high on a commodities and property boom underpinned by cheap debt.

09 Jul 2009

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