Joint Governments' Submission to the Senate Building and Construction Industry Inquiry
Purpose
The Joint Governments support and promote an approach to industrial legislation that provides for flexible bargaining arrangements adaptable to the needs of the industry. This includes enhanced roles for industrial tribunals to intervene to assist in the settlement of disputes.
Issues covered
- joint Governments rejection of the intention of the Federal government to unilaterally override the jurisdiction of the States and Territories in relation to industrial relations
- proposal of a collaborative approach where policy reviews are undertaken through bodies such as the Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council
Outcomes
The ACT, as a significant ‘client’ of the Federal industrial relations system, notes with concern the failure of the Government to adequately consult on the draft legislation, despite undertakings from the former Federal Minister at the Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council.
Despite claims of ‘extensive public consultation’ the ACT Government was afforded a single information session on the proposed legislation before it was introduced.
Date created
11 December 2003
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