Scott Morrison’s appeal for a new compact between workers and business has reminded some of Bob Hawke’s 1980s Accord. But there are big differences - especially over what can be bargained for.

Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe.

Background reading:

Finding agreement on economic fix in The Saturday Paper

The Saturday Paper

The Monthly

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