Award Modernisation - News
NSW refers industrial relations powers to the Commonwealth
New South Wales is set to join the national workplace relations system from next year after passing a Bill on 1 December referring its powers to the Commonwealth.
The decision means that, from January 2010, the Fair Work Act 2009 will cover all employers and employees in the private sector in NSW. Employees in the public service and local government won't move to the national system.
Transitional arrangements, in particular, arrangements for moving to modern awards, are also yet to be announced.
Exemption rates removed from Clerks Private Sector Award 2010 and Banking, Finance and Insurance Award 2010
The Clerks Private Sector Award 2010 and Banking, Finance and Insurance Award 2010 exemption rates have been removed at the request of the Minister.