A key supporter of the federal government's new industrial laws has demanded major changes be made to avoid the risk of job losses and industrial turmoil.
Four out of five small businesses say they're not ready for the introduction of the new workplace laws, many of which come into effect on 1 July, according to new research released from AMR Interactive.
Workplace Relations Minister Julia Gillard will put the finishing touches to Labor's new industrial laws at a meeting with union, business and industry representatives.
The federal government's Fair Work Bill increases the power of unions and could burden business at a "highly risky" economic time, the Australian Industry Group says.