Shop Owners Unhappy With New Victorian Worker Safety Bill

Shop owners and retail groups in Victoria are strongly objecting to a newly updated worker protection law, calling it too weak to keep staff safe. The Australian reports that business groups are upset because the final law is watered down compared to earlier proposals. Retailers argue that the changes do not offer enough safety for workers who face threats and abuse while on the job. Business owners feel the government failed to listen to their concerns before passing the revised rules. The new legislation has sparked intense debate across the state between trade groups and lawmakers.