HIA calls on Treasurer to task Productivity Commission with IR laws review
The Housing Industry Association is calling on the federal Treasurer to direct the Productivity Commission to review industrial relations laws. HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin made the public statement urging the review.
Could a Productivity Commission review change IR laws for builders and tradies?
Builders and subcontractors could face changes to workplace laws affecting wages, conditions and compliance costs on construction sites.
Key takeaways
- HIA wants the Productivity Commission to formally review current industrial relations laws.
- The call was made by HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin directly to the federal Treasurer.
- A review could lead to changes in workplace rules affecting builders and construction subcontractors.
- No specific reforms have been proposed yet — this is a push to start the review process.
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