3. In outline, the Code’s provisions cover a number of matters including the importance of deseqreqatinq work places and applyinq the principle of eauality of treatment in recruitment, employment and industrial relations practices. The Code places particular emphasis on the development of trade unions and comparable orqanizations. It applies the fundamental principle of equal ‘v for eaual work, extends the principle of eauality of treatment in traininq an’ :evelopment and provides quidance to companies for appropriate action to alle, ate the deleterious eftects of restrictions on the free movement and residence riqnts of non-white South Africans and miqrant labourers. It also takes into account the social and economic hardships imposed on non-whites in South Africa and proposes frinqe benefits and other measures which are consistent with those that a socially responsible employer in Australia would provide. 4. On 5 June 1985 the Government announced that it would no longer enter into construction contracts with firms that had a majority South African ownership. In takinq this decision the Government was mindful that it would strenqthen existinq policy to remog:e avoidable official assistance to commercial relations between Australia and South Africa. In future, firms wishinq to tender tar qovernment construction contracts will be reauired to provide a statement that is sufficiently detailed to satisfy the Government that it is not dealinq with a majority-owned South African firm. 5. Followinq a further review of Australia’s relations with South Africa in the liqht of the deteriorating situation in that country, the Government on 19 Auqust 1985 announced a further series of measures to restrict commercial dealings with South Africa. The measures outlined in a statement to Parliament by the Foreiqn Minister on 19 August 1985 were circulated as a document of the General Assemblv and the Security Council (A/40/565-S/17411) on 21 Auqust 1985. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the economic and social implications of the Australian government's decisions regarding trade and commerce with South Africa. It discusses the implementation of a code of practice for employment and industrial relations, as well as the government's decision to restrict commercial dealings with South Africa. These actions likely have a significant impact on the employment and economic development of both Australia and South Africa.

**Category**
Employment, International trade