Industrial Relations Reform Series
This course will cover the broad areas of Industrial Relations reform which came into operation over the last few years.
Category
Industrial
Leadership
Intended Audience
Affiliate Leaders, Industrial and Legal Officers, Organisers and CampaignersDelivery Mode
On DemandDuration
Self-paced
Cost
Free
About
This course covers reforms to Australia’s main work law – the Fair Work Act 2009 – brought about by the:
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023
- Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024
Outcomes
By the end of each module, you will be able to:
- Outline the amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 brought about by the Acts
- Discuss relevant strategic considerations in relation to industrial relations
- Apply the legislative amendments to your industrial context
Content
Secure Jobs, Better Pay
Bargaining streams
Gender equity
Respect@Work
Intractable bargaining and taking action
Agreement approvals and terminations
Closing Loopholes (No.1)
Labour hire (Same Job Same Pay)
Delegates’ rights
Wage theft criminalisation
Work health and safety
Closing Loopholes (No.2)
Right to disconnect
New rights for insecure workers
Bargaining and wage theft
Delivery Style
Reading, watching videos and completion of quizzes.
Prerequisite
None