New analysis has confirmed the Albanese Labor Government’s extreme industrial relations changes will hit every sector of the economy including 170 businesses in Hume.

Shadow Treasurer and Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said this figure reflected the number of businesses in his electorate which employ between 20 and 200 employees that will now be forced to participate in multi-employer bargaining with the unions.

“These radical industrial relations reforms which Labor is currently trying to ram through the Parliament will impact businesses in construction, manufacturing, accommodation, cafes and restaurants and professional services like local lawyers and accountants,” Mr Taylor said.

“This figure doesn’t consider the hundreds more businesses in this electorate that employ between 15 and 20 employees, which will also be included.

“All of these businesses will fall within the ambit of this legislation. Many of them have never had to deal with unions before and don’t have big HR departments to handle any issues that could arise.

“The reality is, Labor’s changes will mean more strikes, fewer jobs, increased red tap and it’ll be hardworking families who will pay the price.

“It comes at exactly the time when the Labor Party should be focusing on the cost-of-living pressures Australians are facing. 

“Instead, the Government wants to give a Christmas present to union officials, which is the exact opposite of what local businesses across Hume need right now.”