Early in 2012 reviews of both modern awards and the Fair Work Act will be undertaken by Fair Work Australia and the Federal Government respectively.
Both these Reviews provide the first opportunity for employers to put forward their consolidated views on how both modern awards and the Fair Work Act are working since they commenced.
How each of these reviews will be undertaken is unknown as yet, but it seems clear to the Chamber that in both instances there will not be a wholesale rewriting of either modern awards or the Fair Work Act.
Find out more
Changes in either case will not be achieved without carefully considered arguments in support of the proposed changes being put forward. Please follow these links if you would like to find out more about either the modern awards or Fair Work Act reviews.
Have your say
The Chamber will be making submissions to both reviews on behalf of members.
We are beginning to prepare those submissions now and we need your input.
We are asking you to let us know about your experience with both modern awards and the Fair Work Act, and what you think should be done to improve them both.
Give us your views by:
- Attending one of member consultations
- Following the links to download a response template for the modern award Review, the Fair Work Act Review or both. When you have finished, simply click the 'Submit' button in the top right corner of the screen to have your say.
- Providing your feedback directly by calling the Workplace Advice Unit on 13 29 59.