On 2 October 2024, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, announced the appointment of Emeritus Professor Mark Bray and Professor Alison Preston to conduct the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Review.
The review panel is conducting a joint review of the operation of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 and the amendments made by Part 16A of Schedule 1 of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 (the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Review).
More information is available at Secure Jobs, Better Pay Review - Terms of reference.
The Review Panel is calling for submissions and evidence from all interested stakeholders. Submissions close on 29 November 2024.
The Review Panel is interested in your views about:
- whether the operation of the amendments is appropriate and effective
- any unintended consequences of the amendments
- whether further amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009, or any other legislation are necessary to improve the operation of the amendments to rectify any unintended consequences that are identified.
How to lodge a submission
You can lodge your submission through the Consultation Hub.
The Review Panel encourages submissions to be provided as soon as possible and no later than 29 November 2024.
The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Review Panel is to report to Government in January 2025.
Contact information
For further information or inquiries, please visit Review of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay Act or contact the Review Secretariat at SJBPReview@dewr.gov.au