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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What is the role of trade unions in Australia?
- To regulate industries on behalf of the government
- To manage government-owned businesses
- To train new workers entering an industry
- To represent workers' interests, negotiate wages and conditions, and advocate for workers' rights
Why this is the correct answer
Trade unions represent workers collectively in negotiations with employers over pay, hours and conditions, and advocate for workers' rights in the broader political arena. Membership is voluntary, and unions have a long history in Australia of securing better wages and safer workplaces.