On 27 October 2022, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 (the Bill) was introduced into Federal Parliament. The Bill is complex and contains the most extensive proposed changes to the Industrial Relations/Workplace Relations system since the Fair Work Act was introduced in 2010. If passed, it will have significant implications for employers of all sizes, across all industries.
The key changes relate to enterprise bargaining, pay equity, sexual harassment, flexible work arrangements, fixed term contracts, and various other changes.
This Bill is currently in the Parliamentary process and may be subject to change after further consultation and debate.
Provided below is a summary of the proposed changes outlined in the Bill and the Respect@Work Bill, as well as the new Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave Act.