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Queensland’s new construction code is sparking heated debate as unions warn it could disrupt major projects, including the upcoming Olympics, by creating confusion and potentially banning worker ratio negotiations — a move they say threatens apprenticeship training amid critical skill shortages. While the government pushes for safety and productivity gains, industry groups see the code as a step toward flexibility. With a commission gathering feedback, unions demand clarity, fearing this is part of a broader push to weaken worker protections and union influence.

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