Released 21/08/2019
The ACT Government has today introduced new legislation to ensure workers are better able to access outstanding entitlements and wages by allowing fair work disputes to be heard more efficiently in the Magistrates Court.
Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay said this Bill demonstrates the Government’s commitment to combating wage theft and improving access to justice by providing a simple, accessible and efficient process for parties to resolve fair work matters in the ACT.
“The timely, inexpensive and informal resolution of fair work matters is critical for the many Canberrans who simply cannot afford to be under paid, out of a job or subjected to unfair treatment at work,” Mr Ramsay said.
“This Bill promotes consistency in approach with the federal fair work scheme, and enables fair work matters to be dealt with alongside other employment-related litigation in the Industrial Court.
“The compulsory mediation provisions within the Bill are designed to assist parties to fair work matters to resolve their disputes early and with the minimum of legal form and technicality.
“The Bill will also allow officials of industrial associations to represent their members in small claim matters before the Court, with leave.
“This Bill enhances our justice system to help make sure that Canberrans can get a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.”
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