Work Choices policy

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:organization
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Workplace_Relations_Amendment_Act
gptkbp:affects Australian workers
gptkbp:aims_to increase workplace flexibility
gptkbp:allows non-union agreements
gptkbp:associated_with workplace agreements
gptkbp:challenges labor movements
gptkbp:controversy significant public opposition
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Sir_John_Howard
gptkbp:examines gptkb:County
gptkbp:historical_debate gptkb:Australian_Parliament
public forums
worker rights
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Work Choices policy
gptkbp:includes individual contracts
gptkbp:influenced subsequent labor policies
gptkbp:influenced_by neoliberal economic policies
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:2005
gptkbp:is_aimed_at small businesses
reducing red tape
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in academic studies
political analysts
gptkbp:is_challenged_by courts
gptkbp:is_criticized_for favoring employers over employees
impact on collective bargaining
impact on job security
lack of consultation
reducing workers' rights
gptkbp:is_designed_to reduce union power
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:media_outlets
academic literature
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by government reviews
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:legislation
gptkb:Liberal_Party_of_Australia
gptkbp:is_involved_in workplace relations legislation
gptkbp:is_linked_to economic inequality
economic growth claims
gptkbp:is_opposed_by trade unions
labor rights advocates
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:battle
broader economic reforms
Howard Government's agenda
gptkbp:is_promoted_by government advertisements
beneficial for employment
gptkbp:is_subject_to legal challenges
gptkbp:is_supported_by some economists
business groups
gptkbp:led_to employment contracts
increased casualization of work
increased litigation in workplaces
gptkbp:part_of Australian labor market policy
gptkbp:related_to industrial relations reform
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:2009
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Fair_Work_Act_2009
gptkbp:resulted_in changes to minimum wage laws
gptkbp:sparked political campaigns
gptkbp:subject public protests