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Labour department accused of shielding sweatshops

The clothing bargaining council says a government pilot project is being used to keep inspectors out

The National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry says the labour department has unlawfully granted “amnesty” to certain non-compliant clothing factories. Illustration: Bronwyn Webb

The National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry says some Newcastle factory owners have refused its inspectors access, claiming they are protected by an 18-month labour department pilot project.
This follows the council taking legal action against clothing manufacturers it claims are contracting with non-compliant “sweatshops”.
The council wants the Labour Court to declare that the department cannot suspend or defer compliance with the council’s collective agreement.

The National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry says the Department of Employment and Labour has unlawfully granted “amnesty” to some clothing manufacturers it claims are…

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