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FW Act good for economy, but more to be done, says ACTU; Employers' fears confirmed, says AMMA; Reith talking to IPA; and Let's have IR debate, say Greens

Two years after the bulk of federal Labor's Fair Work laws took effect, the ACTU argues in a comprehensive report that as well as increasing employee rights and protections, the legislation has been good for the Australian economy. It also maintains, however, that more needs to be done - and that any gains made are at risk of a re-elected Coalition.