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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.

Networks NSW (Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, Essential Energy) (PDF - 219k)

Submission 98 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


Networks NSW (Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, Essential Energy)| Workplace Relations Framework Inquiry 2015 1. ... Networks NSW (Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, Essential Energy)| Workplace Relations Framework Inquiry 2015 2.

Date received: 13 Mar 2015

Manufacturing Industries Group Apprenticeship Scheme (MIGAS) (PDF - 230k)

Submission 30 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


Request for Comment on the Scope of Inquiry. Unemployment, underemployment and job creation. ... Appropriate scope for independent contracting. MIGAS recommends that a review of the Industrial Relations Framework consider the auditing capability of Fair

Date received: 24 Feb 2015

Information Technology Contract & Recruitment Association Ltd (PDF - 560k)

Submission 193 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


a subordinate and dependent capacity, as an “employee”, and work undertaken by an “independent. ... under labour laws when entering into an independent contracting relationship, such as those.

Date received: 17 Mar 2015

Justice and International Mission Unit, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Uniting Church in Australia (PDF - 248k)

Submission 227 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


Once on the job site, he was required to do manual labour, such as lift heavy slabs of rock and other odd jobs. ... The man allegedly charged workers a $450 fee to find them a job.

Date received: 18 Mar 2015

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

Victoria Legal Aid (PDF - 106k)

Submission 200 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


Chris’story. “A job-network provider discriminated against Chris, a receptionist at a gay venue, based on his sexual orientation and association with persons engaged in lawful sexual activity, by failing ... The job-network provider told Chris that

Date received: 24 Mar 2015

Jobs Australia (PDF - 404k)

Submission 221 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


14. Page 3 . INTRODUCTION ABOUT JOBS AUSTRALIA Jobs Australia is the national peak body for non‐profit organisations that assist unemployed people to get and keep jobs. ... voice for members who range from large charitable

Date received: 20 Mar 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

John Buchanan (PDF - 638k)

Submission 131 for Workplace Relations Framework View full list


Unfortunately the compressed process of this review gives the Commission little capacity to break this cycle. ... Many VET graduates do not end up in the jobs associated with their qualification.

Date received: 13 Mar 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