Industrial Court of Queensland
OrganisationReferenced in 2 bills
Public Service and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
This bill reforms Queensland public sector employment laws to give government workers greater job security and fairer treatment. It makes permanent employment the default, creates pathways for temporary and casual workers to become permanent, and establishes positive performance management principles that emphasise support over discipline.
16/7/2020· PASSED with amendment· Hon A Palaszczuk MP
Work & EmploymentGovernment & Elections
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Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Wage Theft) Amendment Bill 2020
This bill makes deliberate wage theft a criminal offence punishable by up to 10 years in prison. It also creates a simpler, faster and cheaper process for workers to recover unpaid wages through the Industrial Magistrates Court, with free conciliation offered before matters go to court.
15/7/2020· PASSED with amendment· Hon G Grace MP
Work & EmploymentJustice & Rights
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