The Australian Government has passed the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022. This legislation amends the Fair Work Act to change a number of existing rules and introduces a range of new workplace laws. The new laws start on different dates.
The Secure Jobs Better Pay Act amends the following Acts:
- Fair Work Act 2009
- Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009
- Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009
The amendments will commence in stages over a 12 month period.
| Date | Amendment |
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| 7 December 2022 (the day after Royal Assent) |
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| 6 March 2023 |
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| 6 March 2023, or an earlier date to be fixed by proclamation |
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| 6 June 2023 |
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| 6 June 2023, or an earlier date to be fixed by proclamation |
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| 6 December 2023, or an earlier date to be fixed by proclamation |
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