Labor’s pushing to overhaul the Fair Work Act to stop employers from locking out workers over minor strikes—like a few hours off—and cutting a whole day’s pay. Agreed at the national conference, the move aims for fairer penalties that match the scale of workplace actions, not bans on lockouts. Meanwhile, the government’s also eyeing a revived federal industrial court to speed up disputes like underpayment claims—though details are still being hashed out. The goal? A more balanced, practical system for workers and employers.

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