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📜 Industrial and Related Legislation Amendment Bill 2007

Message sent to the Legislative Assembly with amendments for concurrence.LABill 23827 September 2007

The Industrial and Related Legislation Amendment Bill 2007 amends several WA Acts to strengthen protections for vulnerable workers. Key areas addressed include child labour, occupational safety and health, injured workers' rights, and access to common law remedies. It also expands the jurisdiction of the WA Industrial Relations Commission.

Impact

Workers, employers, and the WA Industrial Relations Commission will be affected. The bill aims to provide greater protection and access to remedies for vulnerable workers, while also placing new obligations on employers. It matters because it updates workplace laws to reflect contemporary issues and standards.

Key Changes

["Expands the jurisdiction of the WAIRC to deal with denied contractual benefits claims.", "Strengthens protections for children in employment, including minimum conditions and unfair dismissal claims.", "Enhances protections for workers against discrimination and workplace bullying.", "Enhances protections for injured workers who are dismissed after becoming injured.", "Improves employees\u2019 access to the Magistrates Court for breach of employment contract claims."]