Shorten asks PM to help QLD nickel workers

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has again written to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to request urgent financial help for Queensland Nickel workers.

The Labor leader wants the government to quickly make available assistance to cover unpaid entitlements for workers who lose their jobs.

"In light of (the) recommendation by the company's administrators that QNI be placed in liquidation, I ask that you belatedly and urgently reconsider your decision," he says.