Higgs government will limit debate on union pension bill
The Higgs government is moving to limit debate on its legislation to force five public sector employee groups into a shared-risk pension system.
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The Higgs government is moving to limit debate on its legislation to force five public sector employee groups into a shared-risk pension system.
The government has little time left in which to pass the legislation that is hoped to come into force in February.
The Higgs government says it’s willing to extend the legislature’s sitting days closer to Christmas if that’s what it takes to pass a bill on five union pension plans.
All three parties are working towards an agreement to allow more time for debate on governance changes to the education system.
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