On 2 December 2022, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth) (Amendment Act) was passed by the Commonwealth Parliament and received Royal Assent on 6 December 2022.
The Amendment Act introduces major changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) and other laws, particularly in relation to enterprise bargaining.
Among the other changes to enterprise bargaining, the Amendment Act has introduced a process for arbitration in the context of ‘intractable’ bargaining disputes where there is no reasonable prospect of agreement being reached after a 9-month minimum bargaining period.
This summary provides an overview of complex changes to the enterprise bargaining system under the FW Act.
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