From www.claytonutz.com: As the 2025 Federal Election approaches, major political parties in Australia are outlining their industrial relations policies.

The ALP is focusing on reforms such as wage increases for low-paid workers and the prohibition of non-compete clauses.

The Liberal Party aims to deregister the CFMEU and cut the federal public sector workforce.

The Greens propose paid reproductive leave and trials for a four-day work week.

Key independents advocate for changing the definition of “small business” under the Fair Work Act to ease compliance pressures on smaller employers.