Its now 26/8/2010 and we know that we'll end up with either an Gillard or Abbott Government dependant on at least three conservtive leaning and one other harder to pick independant plus one Green.

Just what this means for the GLBTI community and IR and the workplace remain to be seen. But I can't resist digging out the crystal ball for some speculation. Here's two for each outcome; what are yours?

Gillard Government:

1. GLBTI: After 1/7/2011 movement on federal anti-discrimination law, but the community will have to push for it. Gay-marriage? Not likely, but with more psushing and a concience vote an outside chance.

2. IR: Better prospects here. More of the long term benefits of the Fair Work Act will emerge.Support for social and community workers pay case will result in some chipping away in the gender pay gap.

Abbott Government:

1. GLBTI: Nothing positive and as a sop to the "prayer" faction (and its a big one) of the coalition, stepped up ant-GLBTI rhetoric.

2. IR: The ACTU's warnings will come reality. While its unlikely Abbott would risk reintroducing Work Choices (though its not impossible), there will be a steady white-anting of the Fair Work Acts aims, support for ant-union actions and no support for action on closing the gender pay gap.

Not great I know, but we should face reality. Your thoughts please!

rawsra