Workplace relations

Executive Remuneration in Australia – Productivity Commission’s Report

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Written by Jennifer Sant | 28 May 2010
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On 16 April 2010 the Government released its response to the Productivity Commission’s report, “Executive Remuneration in Australia”.

The Government intends to introduce legislation in 2010 to implement these reforms, with the reforms to take effect on 1 July 2011. Further public consultation will be taken during 2010.

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First scope order under Fair Work Act

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Written by Jennifer Sant | 09 March 2010
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Fair Work Australia has made its first scope order under the new industrial regime.The order required an employer to bargain with the AMWU for separate deals to cover its employees in Victoria and Western Australia. Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) – WesternAustralian Branch v Airflite Pty Ltd [2010]  FWA 1723

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FWA refuses to make bargaining orders

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Written by Helen Carter | 16 February 2010
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The bargaining landscape confronting employers remains uncertain. In rejecting the CFMEU's application to have bargaining orders made against Tahmoor Coal, however, Commissioner Roberts of Fair Work Australia found that an employer is not in breach of its good faith bargaining obligations simply because, after extensive negotiations, the employer concludes negotiations are at an impasse. Commissioner Roberts stated that in this case, having reached this conclusion, the employer was entitled to refuse to meet further with the union.

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