Federalism, unification and continuity : Labor, the Constitution and industrial relations

Michael F. Lyons; Thomas Khoshaba

Federalism, unification and continuity : Labor, the Constitution and industrial relations

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This article examines the attitude of the ALP towards the Federal Parliament's industrial relations powers. For most of the 20th century the party's policy called for an expansion of federal powers so that it's industrial relations policies could be implemented. These efforts were, on each attempt were thwarted by electoral hostility, party disunity and opportunistic politics of the non-ALP parties.

Original language	English
Number of pages	5
Journal	Alternative law journal
Publication status	Published - 2007

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Australia
Australia. High Court
Australian Labor Party
Work Choices legislation
industrial relations
law and legislation

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Federalism, unification and continuity : Labor, the Constitution and industrial relations

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