Patty Hajdu: “It is definitely about the protection of what we've gained, and what we've gained is very significant.”

In terms of workers’ rights, we’re actually strengthening their rights.

“Ultimately, the government does not want to resolve the dispute for parties,” Hajdu said.

These changes mean that, as many people have called for, the labour minister must meet a higher bar before intervention is possible with this tool.

This clarity means that the minister will have to show his or her work clearly, outlining why the need for arbitration or other dispute mechanisms is necessary," she said.