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Andrews says new laws seek to promote independence, punish shams

The Independent Contractors Bill introduced by the Howard Government today seeks to remove contractors from industrial regulation by halting state and territory "interference" in genuine independent contracting arrangements, while introducing new sanctions against "sham" arrangements. However, unions say the changes will open the way for big business to drive down pay for both contractors and employees.


News in brief, June 21, 2006

Independent Contractors Bill to be introduced tomorrow; Queensland IRC to begin Work Choices inquiry on Friday; NSW IR department head raises doubts about adequacy of OWS inspectorate; Andrews tenders for advisors on “fair and proper” employment termination practices; Only new employees to be offered AWAs at Spotlight; and Qantas announces redundancies, but will retain catering business.

Federal Court to rule on Work Choices protected action provisions

Work Choices' protected action provisions will receive judicial consideration for the first time after United Collieries - which has been subject to industrial action at its Stanhope mine during a bargaining dispute with the CFMEU - applied for a declaration from the Federal Court.

Watson welcomed as new AIRC Vice President

Veteran employer lawyer Graeme Watson this week began his role as one of the AIRC's two vice presidents after finishing nearly 23 years with Freehills law firm last Friday.

AIRC says worker unfairly dismissed; rejects operational reasons excuse

In its first rejection of "operational reasons" arguments for excluding an unfair dismissal claim under Work Choices, the AIRC has found that an employee sacked after their position was abolished should have been offered an alternative position within the company.



We will be out there, OWS warns

The director of the beefed-up Office of Workplace Service has warned advisers to employers that they are in his sights, and has also made clear that the OWS will be sampling deals lodged with the OEA to ensure Work Choices requirements are met.