Queensland LNP proposes bill to silence 360,000 public sector workers
Queensland's LNP introduced a bill proposing stringent measures against industrial action by public sector workers, alarming unions. The legislation would allow state or local governments to seek conciliation after 28 days and empower the Industrial Relations Minister to terminate actions deemed disruptive. Unions warned the changes could silence approximately 360,000 essential public service workers in the state.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 05:26 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 05:30 UTC
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