An update from the Fair Work Ombudsman…
Secure Jobs, Better Pay: Changes to Australian workplace laws.
The Australian Government has passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This legislation introduces new workplace laws and changes a range of existing rules.
Some of these changes started on 7 December 2022, while others start later.
Key changes
The new laws and rules relate to:
prohibiting pay secrecy and job ads that contravene the Fair Work Act
flexible work and fixed term contracts
anti-discrimination and prohibiting workplace sexual harassment
unpaid parental leave changes
enterprise agreements and enterprise bargaining
equal remuneration and establishing expert panels
changes to the small claims process
abolition of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) and the Registered Organisations Commission (ROC).
We have more information on our website: Secure Jobs, Better Pay: Changes to Australian workplace laws.
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