In this speech to the H.R. Nicholls Society 2024 Annual Conference, AREEA CEO Steve Knott issues a call-to-arms to the business community to build a case for IR reform – and not just leave it to the Coalition.

Mr Knott says this should include “promoting the merits of a whole new IR system – one focused on simplicity and promoting the direct employer-employee relationship; (and) winding back unwarranted union interference and the influence of (Fair Work Commission) tribunal members with limited business experience.”