Workplace Relations Amendment (A Stronger Safety Net) Bill 2007 introduced

The Govrernment has introduced the Workplace Relations Amendment (A Stronger Safety Net) Bill 2007.

If passed, the Bill would introduce a fairness test that would apply to workplace agreements (and variations to workplace agreements) lodged on or after 7 May 2007 that cover employees who work in industries or occupations usually regulated by awards, and modify or exclude protected award conditions.

The test would not apply to Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) covering employees with full-time (or full-time equivalent) base salaries of $75,000 or more.

The fairness test would be supervised by the Workplace Authority Director.