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President’s statement on Expert Panels – provisional views

24 Feb 2023
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Amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 establish new Expert Panels. The panels relate to the Care and Community Sector and gender pay equity. They will commence on 6 March 2023. Justice Hatcher, President has issued a statement today. The statement outlines provisional views on which current cases at the Commission might require an Expert Panel to be constituted. Read the full statement:

Seeking Feedback

We are seeking comments from interested parties on the provisional views outlined in the statement. Send your comments to awards@fwc.gov.au by 4pm on 3 MARCH 2023.

See Secure Jobs Better Pay Act – what's changing for information on the amendments.