Latest news and cases
Submissions on transitional awards
3 July, 2009The Full Bench of Fair Work Australia has set aside dates to hear supplementary oral submissions in relation to transitional provisions for priority and Stage 2 modern awards. Read full article...
Stop re-fighting the last election and join the IR system: Gillard
3 July, 2009IR Minister Julia Gillard has urged New South Wales and Western Australia to refer their IR powers to the Commonwealth, saying there is now a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the creation of a national system. Read full article...
Payroll tax — nexus arrangements and more
3 July, 2009Proposed new payroll tax nexus arrangements; Motor vehicle/accommodation allowance exemptions — WA. Read full article...
Ruling on CFMEU ‘safety’ strike overturned by AIRC
3 July, 2009The AIRC has overturned a ruling that CFMEU members were entitled to take an unauthorised work stoppage because it was over a safety concern. Read full article...
Higher level union reps have OHS right-of-entry powers in NSW
3 July, 2009The Federal Court has ruled that organisers of a union did not have OHS right-of-entry powers to NSW worksites because the relevant NSW legislation confined such powers to ‘officers’ of a union. Read full article...
IR and OHS guides
3 July, 2009The Fair Work Ombudsman is developing a best practice guide specifically aimed at helping small business cope with the new Fair Work IR system. Meanwhile, the Federal Safety Commissioner has released a ‘one-stop-shop’ website which details how businesses can apply for accreditation to the Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme. Read full article...
Employment news, 02/07/09
3 July, 2009English levels upgraded for skilled migrants; Qld teachers union defends 18% pay claim; ACCI says no to Human Rights Charter. Read full article...
Good faith and opportunities
2 July, 2009Good faith bargaining is shaping up as a major point of controversy in the Fair Work system as the six months interim period leading up to the commencement of modern awards progresses. Read full article...