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Time for change

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Farmers in Australia are disenchanted with the single desk for wheat exports set up by Australian Wheat Board. In this context, the policies of Grains Council of Australia, AWB, and National Party of Australia, are discussed. The need for reforms is also emphasized.

International economic relations, Exports, Wheat, Analysis, Trade policy, Commercial policy, Australian Wheat Board, Wheat industry, The Nationals (Australia)

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Pay persuasion

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The Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) and the Australian Council of Trade Unions are taking combined action for an increment in the wages of the low-paid 1.6 million workers. Several rises and falls in the wage rate over the years are discussed.

Wage Administration, Compensation management, Australian Council of Trade Unions, Australia. Industrial Relations Commission

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On a mission

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A profile of Kevin Andrews, Australia's federal minister for Employment and Workplace Relations is presented. The much-touted industrial relations reforms form a major component of Andrews's agenda.

Public affairs, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Political activity, Cabinet officers, Cabinet officials, Labour relations, Andrews, Kevin

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