Introduction
The Secure Jobs Better Pay Act is changing laws relevant to our work, including changes to bargaining, agreement making, sexual harassment cases and registered organisations.
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The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs Better Pay) Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 6 December 2022. It amends the following laws that are relevant to our work:
- Fair Work Act 2009
- Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009
- Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009
From 7 December 2022, the amendments will be commencing in stages over a 12 month period.
| Date | Amendment |
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7 December 2022 (the day after Royal Assent) |
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| 6 March 2023 |
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| 6 June 2023 |
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| 6 December 2023, or an earlier date to be fixed by proclamation |
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Find out more
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Read the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations fact sheets on the changes.
Visit the Fair Work Ombudsman’s website for more information about the changes.
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Making of the Statement of principles on genuine agreement
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Statement released following consultation.
Supporting you to bargain and make agreements from 6 June 2023
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Enterprise bargaining and agreement approval provisions change on 6 June.
Support for enterprise agreement making
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Tools and resources to help you navigate the new provisions.