📜 Coal Miners' Welfare Amendment Bill 2005
Assented toLABill 167 April 2005
The Coal Miners’ Welfare Amendment Bill 2005 amends the Coal Miners’ Welfare Act 1947 to improve the operation of the Coal Miners’ Welfare Board and Fund. It implements recommendations from the October 2002 Review, including changes to board membership, penalties for non-payment, and updating terminology.
Impact
Coal miners and their employers are affected by changes to definitions, fund contributions, and penalties. The Riverview Residence (Incorporated) is also affected by changes to the Board's functions. The changes aim to improve the Board's effectiveness and ensure the welfare of coal miners.
Key Changes
["Updates the definition of 'coal miner' to include persons working for hire or reward.", "Imposes penalties for non-payments to the Coal Miners\u2019 Welfare Fund.", "Restructures the membership and operation of the Coal Miners\u2019 Welfare Board.", "Increases penalties for offences and breaches of regulations.", "Updates terminology to be gender-neutral."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA7 Apr 2005
- LA IntroducedLA7 Apr 2005
- LA Consideration in DetailLA5 May 2005
- LA AmendedLA5 May 2005
- LA Third ReadingLA5 May 2005
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA5 May 2005
- LC Second Reading MovedLC17 May 2005
- LC Third ReadingLC10 May 2006
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC10 May 2006
Affected Sectors
miningpublic_sector
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