Industrial Relations Environment in Australia

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ASSESSMENT 1
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Task 1- I.R Environment
Q1.1
The Western Australia has the presence of two industrial relations systems, which are
different from one another. The difference persists mostly on the basis of the employment
laws, the rewards and compensation system and also the minimum work conditions. The
similarity between the two systems exists on the basis of the laws on minimum age from
which children can work and long leaves from service for employers and employees. The
features of the Western Australian State System (WA) can be stated to be as follows:-
 The WA compensation and rewards system is applicable for certain industries and
occupations, OR
 Industrial agreements that have been registered to a certain business, OR
 The agreement based on common law contract where the employee is free of rewards.
The above mentioned employment agreements are applicable for all the workplaces present
in the state system. The ‘Minimum Conditions of Employment Act’, states the requirement to
provide a minimum standard of wage to be paid and also states the conditions based on these
employment agreements.
The negotiation of industrial agreements takes place between the unions and
employers and is registered by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission. On
the completion of the registration, the provision of the agreement is applicable to all the
employees who conduct the work which is covered by the agreement.
The employer-employee agreement (or EEA) is a formal registration taking place
stating the terms and conditions of employment, and takes place between the employer and

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employee. The agreements need to be registered with the Western Australian Industrial
Relations Commission, is required to ensure that the employee is not held back from being
provided a deserving reward, is not applicable to be offered as a condition of promotion,
transfer or employment and may operate for a period of three years.
The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission sets the minimum amount
of wage to be offered by State. It also conducts an adjustment of the rate of wage provided as
awards. The wage is reviewed by considering the current condition of economy as well as the
labour market, the requirements of the employees who are paid less, and also submissions
done by the unions and government of Western Australia.
Q1.2
Australia has the presence of a wide range of employment legislations that affect all
the workplaces present in the country. They are as follows:-
On a national basis, the acts are:-
 Fair Work Act 2009 emphasizes on providing a fair system of work to employees and
promotes productivity and economic growth of the organization as well.
 Legislation in the Employment and Workplace Relations Portfolio amends the
Workplace Relations Act 1966 and other legislations are maintained by the
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
 Sex Discrimination Act and the Racial Discrimination Act help in ensuring the
protection of individuals from discrimination.
 Equal opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999, ensures that the employers
promote equal opportunities for women in employment.
Queensland:-