ALERA is pleased to share the latest news on the appointment of new Members to the Fair Work Commission. The Australian Government has appointed five new Members to the Commission, and the promotion of an existing Member to the role of    Vice President . These appointments will help ensure the Commission can continue to deliver fair and effective workplace relations outcomes for Australian workers and businesses.

Congratulations to the new appointees, who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles and strive to create a more productive and inclusive workplace for all Australians.

Read more about these appointments in the media release from Tony Burke MP.

The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, the Hon. Tony Burke MP, has addressed the National Press Club of Australia to set out the Government’s agenda for the year ahead. The Minister has confirmed a number of workplace relations reforms aimed at delivering on election commitments and closing loopholes including:

• Guarantee superannuation under the National Employment Standards;
• Confirm that workplace protections apply to temporary migrant workers;
• Extend paid parental leave;
• Same job, same pay;
• Definition of casual employment;
• Regulation of employee-like work and the gig economy;
• Wage theft;
• Safety principles and minimum standards for long-haul drivers,
• Empowering the Fair Work Commission to deal with unfair contract disputes for independent contractors; and
• Stronger protections against discrimination.

The Minister’s full speech is available here: Address to National Press Club of Australia.