Business leaders have backed Malcolm Turnbull’s surprise strike on union power, with former National Commission of Audit boss Tony Shepherd urging obstructionist senators to “do something for the country” by allowing the re-establishment of the building industry watchdog.

…The Australian Mines and Metals Association deemed Mr Turnbull’s move could put an “end to more than two years of political pantomime”, while the Australian Industry Group said the laws would spur “increased productivity, more jobs and economic growth”.

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