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More changes to industrial relations and the Employment Relations Act appear to be on the Government's agenda.
Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson says the Government has to be open to suggestions when it comes to potential law changes.
She believes legislative framework is needed with enough flexibility to allow businesses to survive the current economic conditions but which still treats employees fairly. Ms Wilkinson says there are plans to make changes concerning union access to workplaces and to restore workers' rights to enter collective agreements without having to belong to a union.
She also wants to look at the Employment Relations Authority and the Employment Court to streamline processes.
