Workplace Express is a subscription-based news service. You must have a current subscription and be logged in to access this article:
With John Howard set to demand at Friday's COAG meeting that the states cede their IR powers to Canberra, Queensland has thrown a spanner in the works, saying it will legislate to provide minimum conditions for the State's workers, while NSW will look at following the same path.
If you are not a subscriber and would like to arrange a free trial or subscription, please click on one of the buttons below.