Workers can't afford the risk of an Abbott Liberal GovernmentThursday, August 12, 2010 The defeat of the Howard government in 2007 saved the jobs, pay and conditions of many workers. The repeal of WorkChoices removed a huge threat that was hanging over the heads of Australian workers and their families. |
Fair Work Act 2009 - what does it mean for you?
A new set of fairer IR laws was signed into law on April 7, 2009. The Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA) establishes Fair Work Australia takes over the responsibilities and powers of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, Australian Fair Pay Commission, Workplace Authority and Workplace Ombudsman. |
Fair Work regime starts 1 July 2009Wednesday, July 1, 2009 The Fair Work Act 2008 creates an industrial relations system that restores fairness to the lives of working people. |
IR legislation a major step forward for workersThursday, November 27, 2008 The passage of the Federal Government's Fair Work Bill will give workers new legal rights and protections as part of an historic overhaul of our nation's workplace laws. |
