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REVEALED: Burke seeks crackdown on pay deal axing | Rare Historical Photos

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke wants to end employers getting rid of enterprise agreements. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Unions have welcomed a pledge from the government it will aim to end the practice of employers axing enterprise agreements in order to cut the pay of workers.

In a major speech to the Australian Industry Group on Monday, Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke said such moves by employers could not be justified.

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