Jul 24, 2026 – 5.38pmUnions have committed Labor to extending the reach of same job, same pay laws, increase their ability to force employers into collective bargaining, introduce new powers to restrict employer lockouts and consider more time off due to gains from artificial intelligence.Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth strongly backed the amendments to the party platform on Friday and told delegates at the Labor national conference in Adelaide that they committed the Albanese government to amend the Fair Work Act.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles