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Model Tender and Contract Documents

1 May 2012

The Hon. Bill Shorten MP, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, released the revised version of the Australian Government Implementation Guidelines for the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry.

 

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Fair Work Act Review – Consultations underway

15 March 2012

The Review submission process is closed and the Review Panel is now undertaking a series of meetings and roundtable discussions with key stakeholders.

 

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NWM design competition

14 March 2012

The winning design for the National Workers’ Memorial has been announced by Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten.

 

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Trends in Federal Enterprise Bargaining

13 March 2012

The Trends in Enterprise Bargaining release for the September quarter 2011 is now available.

 

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Building and Construction Industry Bill 2012 – Update

7 March 2012

The Building and Construction Industry Improvement Amendment (Transition to Fair Work) Bill 2012 (the Bill) passed the House of Representatives on 16 February 2012.  The Bill is currently before the Senate.

 

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Minister releases updated Implementation Guidelines

2 March 2012

The Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, today released the updated version of the Implementation Guidelines.

 

Commonwealth Work Health and Safety Bill

25 November 2011

The Commonwealth Work Health and Safety (WHS) Bill and the Commonwealth Work Health and Safety (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill have been passed by the Senate.

 

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Equal Remuneration Joint Submission to Fair Work Australia

18 November 2011

Joint Submission of the Applicants and the Australian Government on Remedy with Fair Work Australia in the equal remuneration case for Social and Community Service workers.

 

Asbestos Management Review

14 July 2011

The Asbestos Management Review has released an Issues Paper for public comment. The public consultation period will end at 5.00 pm (AEST) on 9 September 2011

 

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Win an iPhone 4

8 July 2011

The Young Worker Toolkit is available at youngworkertoolkit.youth.gov.au.

 

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Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse Project

5 April 2011

The Australian Government has provided funding of $440,000 over 18 months to the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse (ADFVC) to carry out a project on domestic violence and workplace rights and entitlements.

 

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Asbestos Management Review new Advisory Group member

10 February 2011

The Asbestos Management Review welcomes the appointment of Mr Lindsay Fraser, whose long history in dealing with asbestos exposure in the workplace finalises the composition of the Advisory Group.

 

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Paid Parental Leave scheme

1 January 2011

The Paid Parental Leave scheme started on 1 January 2011.  Legislation for the scheme was passed on 17 June 2010.

 

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Supporting Parents

1 January 2011

The Fair Work Act 2009 provides a range of measures to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities.

 

Report on Agreement Making

Report on Agreement Making

19 November 2010

The 2007-2009 Report on Agreement Making was tabled in Parliament on 18 November 2010 and is now available.

 

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Round Two grants announced

22 October 2010

160 small businesses across Australia have received grants of up to $15,000

 

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Small business fair dismissal factsheet and checklist

16 July 2010

The factsheet relating to small business fair dismissal code has been updated to make it easier for employers to understand their responsibilities under the code.

 

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Fair Work Australia

19 March 2010

The Australian Government lodged its submission to the Fair Work Australia 2010 Annual Wage Review on 19 March 2010.

 

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Trends announced in wages growth, industrial action and unfair dismissals

9 March 2010

A new paper presents ABS and other data relating to wages growth, industrial disputation and unfair dismissal claims.

 

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Fresh Ideas grants for small business

16 February 2010

From 25 February 2010, small businesses with less than 15 employees can apply for grants of up to $15,000 from the Australian Government to put in place family-friendly working arrangements.

 

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Announcement of successful businesses for Fresh Ideas grants

30 September 2009

Julia Gillard announced the successful grant recipients of a $1.69 million investment for Australian businesses

 

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Education available on new Workplace Relations system

7 August 2009

The Fair Work Education and Information program has been developed to help employees, employers and small business understand and comply with the new Workplace Relations laws.

 

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Minister releases updated Implementation Guidelines

9 July 2009

The Hon Julia Gillard MP, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, has released the updated version of the Implementation Guidelines for the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry, August 2009, (the Guidelines).

 

New Workplace Relations Laws

Building and Construction Industry Improvement Amendment Bill 2009

18 June 2009

The Minister for Employment & Workplace Relations, the Hon Julia Gillard MP has introduced the ‘Building and Construction Industry Improvement Amendment (Transition to Fair Work) Bill 2009’ into the Australian Parliament.

 

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Information on Australia's New Workplace Relations System

1 December 2008

For more detailed information on Australia's New Workplace Relations System can be viewed here.