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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Western Community Legal Centre (PDF - 943k)

Submission DR329 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


23. Other mechanisms already provide flexibility. 23. Independent scrutiny required to protect vulnerable workers. ... familiarising themselves with laws and processes, and should not lose their jobs due to.

Date received: 18 Sep 2015

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) (PDF - 150k)

Submission DR318 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


Consideration should be given to a codified definition of independent contractor arrangements which deems arrangements which meet minimum conditions as legitimate contracting arrangements. ... www.pwc.com.au. © 2015 PricewaterhouseCoopers. All rights

Date received: 18 Sep 2015

Interns Australia (PDF - 583k)

Submission DR326 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


1. Submission by Interns Australia. Productivity Commission Review of the Workplace Relations Framework. ... when I couldn’t even work my other job to make ends meet.”.

Date received: 18 Sep 2015

Master Builders Australia (PDF - 3886k)

Submission DR290 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


Recommendation 6 (see page 14) We recommend the commissioning of an independent performance review of the conciliation part of the FWC’s operations. ... We particularly support the commissioning of an independent performance. review of the conciliation

Date received: 18 Sep 2015

Toll Holdings Limited (PDF - 208k)

Submission DR312 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


2. Productivity Commission review of the Workplace Relations Framework. Submission of Toll Holdings Limited. ... The current law. The following legislation regulates unfair contracts of independent contractors in Australia:.

Date received: 18 Sep 2015

United Voice (PDF - 924k)

Submission DR354 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


catering. 3. These workers will often be employed at the same workplace performing the same job. ... Since I already work weekends, I would find it difficult to find a second hospitality job.

Date received: 25 Sep 2015

Australian Metal and Mines Association (PDF - 1877k)

Submission DR322 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


advanced in our initial submission. Productivity Commission Review of the Fair Work Framework. ... piece of bespoke independent economic research undertaken for this review, and.

Date received: 18 Sep 2015

South Australian Wine Industry Association and the Winemakers' Federation of Australia (PDF - 663k)

Submission DR352 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


reappointment at the end of this period, subject to a merit‑based performance review undertaken jointly by an independent expert appointment panel and (excepting with regard to their own appointment) the ... President. Current non judicial Members

Date received: 25 Sep 2015

Andrew Stewart, Shae McCrystal and Joanna Howe (PDF - 632k)

Submission DR271 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


review undertaken jointly by an independent expert appointment panel and (excepting with regard. ... likelihood of an appointment panel being truly independent, while directly involving the President.

Date received: 11 Sep 2015

Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PDF - 1036k)

Submission DR339 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


Productivity. Commission. Review of the. Workplace. Relations. Framework. Reply Submissions. of the Victorian. ... coverage of Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy networks – orders suspending protected industrial action issued.

Date received: 18 Sep 2015