Legislation that will radically overhaul workplace laws in this country has flown through its first reading. The Fair Pay Agreements Bill will set up a new system for workers to negotiate miniumum pay and working conditions for entire industries. The bill is poised to pass under Labour's majority Government - marking the biggest shake up to workplace laws since the Employment Contracts Act 1991. Our political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
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