Industrial Court of Queensland
OrganisationReferenced in 2 bills
Public Service and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
This bill reforms Queensland's public service employment laws based on the independent Bridgman Review. It makes permanent employment the default for government workers, gives temporary and casual staff the right to request conversion to permanent roles, and introduces positive performance management principles that must be applied before disciplinary action.
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 wage theft a criminal offence in Queensland, with penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment for stealing wages and 14 years for fraud against employees. It also creates a simpler, cheaper process for workers to recover unpaid wages through the Industrial Magistrates Court, including conciliation before matters go to a hearing.
15/7/2020· PASSED with amendment· Hon G Grace MP
Work & EmploymentJustice & Rights
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