Inquiry into the Workplace Relations Amendment (Protecting the Low Paid)
Bill 2003
Submissions
The bill amends the objects of the Workplace Relations Act 1996 to ensure
that the primary focus of the award safety net is to address the needs of
the low paid. It also requires the Australia Industrial Relations Commission
to recognise this primary focus when performing its functions and exercising
its powers in relations to awards.
The Workplace Relations Amendment (Protecting the Low
Paid) Bill 2003 was introduced in the House of Representatives on 13
February 2003 and was extensively debated on 5 March 2003. The bill passed
the House on 5 March 2003 and introduced into the Senate on 6 March 2003.
The bill was referred to the Employment, Workplace
Relations and Education Legislation Committee on 19 March and the committee
expects to report in June. The committee has yet to decide if and when to
hold a public hearing. Submissions to the inquiry are due by 28 April 2003.
The committee invites individuals and organisations wishing to express views on this
bill to lodge written submissions, including full postal and contact details by
28 April 2003. We cannot process your submission unless full contact details are
supplied. Submissions should be submitted electronically (Microsoft Word version
6.0 - 95 or above) and e-mailed to eet.sen@aph.gov.au.
For further details about making a written submission to an inquiry see:
"How to contribute to the work of this Committee".
Tabling date: 19 June 2003
Public Hearing
- Tuesday, 27 May 2003,
Committee Room 1S2, Parliament House 1.00 -
5.00pm - program (Word 36KB)
Information about the bill:
Report - Tabled 19 June 2003
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