Second Reading Speeches

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation Amendment Bill 2011

Type
Government
Portfolio
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Originating house
Senate
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Act 1992
to: provide for a minimum long service leave entitlement for all eligible employees in the black coal mining industry; require the Board of the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Corporation to make rules relating to the calculation of amounts employers are to be reimbursed; amend the long and short titles of the Act; change the structure and representation of the Board; increase the terms of directors; and make consequential amendments;
Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Payroll Levy Act 1992
and
Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Payroll Levy Collection Act 1992
to make consequential amendments;
Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Payroll Levy Collection Act 1992
to: amend definitions to reflect remuneration practices in the black coal mining industry; and place requirements on employers relating to the levy, including submitting returns and annual reports to the Board;
Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave Funding) Amendment Act 2009
to: clarify the calculation of long service leave entitlements for non-award employees; and provide for: transitional arrangements; recognition of long service before 1 January 2012; long service leave record keeping before 1 January 2012; and the Board to seek actuarial advice about the adequacy of the levy.

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