Archived publication for October 2011 in Media release
Recent publications
Qantas debacle reflects wider problems
The deterioration of the Qantas dispute with the grounding of its fleet reflects a disturbing trend in Australian workplace relations. John Lloyd, Director Work Reform and Productivity at the Institute of Public Affairs said "union leaders are...
Qantas action justified
John Lloyd, Director, Work Reform and Productivity at the Institute of Public Affairs said the Qantas action to ground planes and lock out workers was justified. Qantas has been subjected to a destructive and at times vicious industrial campaign...
Trading away competitiveness
NEW REPORT: FREE TRADE CONSENSUS UNDERMINED BY GREEN GROUPS ‘With support from across the political aisle, Australia's trade policy is being distorted by green groups to achieve their backdoor political and environmental aims,' said Tim...
Government wrong to abolish the ABCC as Industrial Disputation Worsens
John Lloyd the Director of the Institute of Public Affairs Work Reform and Productivity Unit today called on the Opposition and non-government members of the Parliament to oppose a bill to abolish the office of Australian Building and Construction...
Carbon Tax Calculator
‘In response to the passage of the carbon tax the IPA has launched a carbon tax calculator that households and small businesses can use to calculate how much their electricity prices will rise', said Tim Wilson, Director of Climate Change...
Minister out of touch on Qantas: IPA
John Lloyd, the director of the Institute of Public Affairs Work Reform and Productivity Unit, today called on Fair Work Australia to suspend industrial action at Qantas for a four-month cooling off period. Last Friday the Minister for...
Qantas industrial action should be suspended for four months
The Qantas industrial disputes, according to reports today in The Australian and The Daily Telegraph, have degenerated into death threats, abuse, property damage and intimidation. The more serious matters have been referred to the police. It...