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

Intended Audience

Industrial and Legal Officers, Organisers and Campaigners

Delivery Mode

On Demand

Duration

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

Related Courses

Industrial Foundations
Bargaining and Negotiation
Advocacy

Course Enrolment

On Demand

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