commenced operation on 1 July 2009, assuming the functions of the Australian Industrial the the Relations Commission (AIRC), Australian Industrial Registry, Australian Fair (AFPC) and some functions of the Pay Commission Workplace Authority. Under section 577 of the is required to perform its functions and Fair Work Act, FWA power in a manner which:- (a) is fair and just; and (b) is quick, informal and avoids unnecessary technicalities; and (c) is open and transparent; and (d) promotes harmonious and cooperative workplace relations. Jurisdiction and appeals has its functions conferred by section 576 of the including the FWA Fair Work Act, following subject areas of relevance to this submission:- The National Employment Standards (Part 2–2); Modern Awards (Part 2–3); Enterprise Agreements (Part 2–4); General Protections (Part 3–1); Unfair Dismissal (Part 3–2); Unlawful termination protections (Part 6–4). NFF views the regulator as performing adequately since its inception. However, it with the which is a separate agency that exercises Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) important enforcement functions and advises parties on their rights and responsibilities. The consolidation of workplace institutions by itself does not necessarily result in more easily accessible services. This is an ongoing challenge that requires continuous attention to, and funding of, the resources available online, both from and from the FWA FWO. Over the counter information is still highly important as is face-to-face advice and the continued operation of advice lines. We must be cautious that the consolidation of workplace relations institutions does not result in over simplification and the decline of services available.
commenced operation on 1 July 2009, assuming the functions of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC), the Australian Industrial Registry, the Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC) and some functions of the Workplace Authority. Under section 577 of the Fair Work Act, FWA is required to perform its functions and power in a manner which:- (a) is fair and just; and (b) is quick, informal and avoids unnecessary technicalities; and (c) is open and transparent; and (d) promotes harmonious and cooperative workplace relations. Jurisdiction and appeals FWA has its functions conferred by section 576 of the Fair Work Act, including the following subject areas of relevance to this submission:- The National Employment Standards (Part 2–2); Modern Awards (Part 2–3); Enterprise Agreements (Part 2–4); General Protections (Part 3–1); Unfair Dismissal (Part 3–2); Unlawful termination protections (Part 6–4). NFF views the regulator as performing adequately since its inception. However, it with the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) which is a separate agency that exercises important enforcement functions and advises parties on their rights and responsibilities. The consolidation of workplace institutions by itself does not necessarily result in more easily accessible services. This is an ongoing challenge that requires continuous attention to, and funding of, the resources available online, both from FWA and from the FWO. Over the counter information is still highly important as is face-to-face advice and the continued operation of advice lines. We must be cautious that the consolidation of workplace relations institutions does not result in over simplification and the decline of services available.
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