State government will consider changing the law to improve transport safety as Canberra wakes up to possibility of more litigation over Brittany Higgins case
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Welcome to day two of the sitting. Thank you to Martin for kicking us off – you have Amy Remeikis with you for most of the day now as we navigate parliament.
The senate will keep itself busy with the referendum legislation, while negotiations over the housing fund continue in the background. In the house, Tony Burke will continue to press the case for the same job same pay legislation.
We want to increase the representation of women in historically male-dominated industries, while strengthening wages and conditions for workers in professions dominated by women.
These industries are historically some of the lowest paid, yet their place in our communities are among the most important.
The Australian government is prioritising a labour market that is fair for all. It’s vital that everyone can participate on an equal footing, in safe, secure and well-paid work – while being given the opportunity to access the right skills and training to adapt to a changing economy.
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