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Enforcement framework policy

The Queensland Government is committed to supporting fairer work environments that contribute to the social and economic well-being of Queenslanders. In this regard, the Division of Private Sector Industrial Relations administers the Industrial Relations Act 1999 (PDF, 1.9 MB) with an inspectorate located throughout the state.

This enforcement framework outlines the enforcement policy employed by the Division which involves dispute resolution procedures including the referral of matters for conference in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC); the conduct of investigations and legal proceedings; and the targeted auditing of workplaces. The appropriate use of a comprehensive range of enforcement strategies will encourage greater compliance with industrial relations laws and enhanced awareness of the rights and obligations of employees and employers.

Enforcement Policy

The Division of Private Sector Industrial Relations has a responsibility for improving compliance with Queensland’s industrial relations laws and for efficiently applying its resources to achieve the greatest impact on the Queensland workforce.

The Division’s contemporary enforcement policy incorporates the following strategies:

A self resolution process is also available in appropriate cases. A specially developed Self Recovery Kit may be issued to an employee to enable them to take self resolution action before the Minor Debts Court.

 

Last updated 21 July 2009

Resources

Print the enforcement framework policy (PDF, 50 KB)