An authoritative and accessible analysis of the profound changes to labour regulation under the Howard and Rudd Governments. It examines both the nature and legacy of the controversial Work Choices reforms and how workplace relations are set to change under the new Fair Work legislation.

Chapters include: The shifting boundaries between federal and state regulation; The 'safety net' enforcement processes; Agreement-making; The regulation of bargaining; Industrial actions; Trade union rights; Dispute resolution; and Unfair dismissal.