Businesses, unions, and the government have agreed to work together to develop a plan that will encourage workers to get vaccinated without resorting to vaccine mandates. On Wednesday, Industrial Relations Minister Michaelia Cash lead a virtual roundtable discussion with 50 employer groups, union, and government leaders to discuss how to approach and support workplace vaccinations. “It was a positive meeting and really pleasing to see employer groups and unions come together in the spirit of co-operation,” Cash said. “It was clear from the discussion that participants are united in the goal to have as many Australians as possible vaccinated against COVID-19.” Major airline Qantas is the latest company to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all staff as part of workplace safety measures. However, some unions are disputing mandated vaccination policies around Australia, such as for New South Wales construction workers and SPC workers. Construction union CFMEU has firmly positioned themselves against …