Howard reopens Work Choices debate

Sydney : Australia | Aug 26, 2012 at 4:56 PM PDT

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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Mr Howard also called for a crackdown on unfair dismissal claims against small business in the off-the-record speech to a Westpac forum earlier this month, the Australian Financial Review reports. "I think we have to address this issue again," he said. "There is no reason why this country should not... FULL ARTICLE AT Sydney Morning Herald

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