Fair Work Laws - Fact Sheet

The Rudd Labor Government’s Fair Work Act came into effect from 1 July 2009.

Some of the changes will take effect as at 1 July 2009 and some will not take effect until 1 January 2010. Some of the key features of the new laws are set out below.
The attached print friendly document is a summary and is far from exhaustive. Also being new law it is untested.

The legislation is a vast improvement on Work Choices. As we learnt however during the Work Choices era, we cannot rely on legislation alone to secure workplace rights. It is only by working together across workplaces and industries that we secure improvements in wages and conditions, fairness, safe and healthy working environments and a strong voice in our industry's future.

If you have any questions about how the new laws apply to you or your workplace contact us at union@asu-sant.asn.au or speak to your Organiser.

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