title: The role of trade unions in the regulation of social and labor relations and policy making (on the example of Australia)
abstract: The article analyzes the functional purpose of trade unions in a democratic society, their role in the regulation of social and labor relations and the formation of public policy. Based on a retrospective analysis, the formation of the institution of trade unions was studied on the example of Australia. The experience of their gradual institutionalization and formation as a subject of socio-economic and political relations is considered. The important role of trade unions in ensuring social just
journal: FOREIGN AFFAIRS