Retail trading hours in Queensland: the rise of consumption in industrial relations?

From: International Journal of Employment Studies | Date: April 1, 2004| Author: Maconachie, Glenda; Sappey, Richard B. | Copyright information

Recent changes to trading hours in the Queensland (Australia) retail industry have highlighted the changing role of industrial relations institutions. An emphasis on consumption has been reflected in the recent overturning by a state government of an industrial tribunal decision. This article explores the implications for the relationship between product and labour markets and the use of regulation through industrial relations institutions. It is suggested that consumption is of in...

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