Marise Payne (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I absolutely reject the premise of Senator Sheldon's question, because the government were very clear and received a clear mandate from the Australian people in relation to our policies. As I've said, we recognise that Australia needs an effective industrial relations system that strives to balance the needs of both employees and employers. We ought to have a look at the system to identify how it is operating, and, where there are impediments to shared gains for employers and employees, we can also ensure the protection of employees' rights. Any of the topics to be examined for review will be based on evidence and data, and we welcome input from all stakeholders—all stakeholders. I'm sure that will include those opposite, I'm sure that will include registered organisations, I'm sure that will include employers and employees and their representative organisations, and that is absolutely the way the process should work. That is absolutely the way the government should take input from the community and that is what the government— (Time expired)