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Abbott to seek power to punish defiant union bosses
WR Minister Tony Abbott will introduce legislation to Parliament in the session beginning tomorrow to punish union officials who defy court or tribunal orders, but is yet to finalise drafting a "priority" bill to require unions to get authorisation from members before affiliating to political parties.
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