Tool Box
Issue No. 28 - April/May 2006
Workplace reform: change takes courage
by Mr Shayne Bakewell
For the past two editions of ‘in-business’ we have begun looking at some of the major features of the Workchoices reforms and how they may affect South Australian business. I have now had the opportunity to reflect on the initial business responses.
For those businesses involved with trade unions, you may also be interested to understand the approach taken by South Australia’s trade unions.
Snapshot of Business Opportunity
Table 1 is a summary of some of the major changes available to South Australian businesses from late March 2006.
Table 1
minimum conditions topics excluded from awards - minimum condition where the business chooses to stay in the award system basic set of minimum conditions on an industry basis - however the new agreement making stream makes it easier to opt out acts a no disadvantage test - formal and complex minimum conditions apply - most award conditions can be changed. Once an agreement is in place the Award system ceases to apply potential for change and improvement - process of making an agreement is easier union access to the workplace is easy The rest of this article is available to in-business subscribers. Established in 2001, in-business is South Australia's leading independent local business knowledge source. We offer subscribers: in-business has become one of South Australia's best networking packages delivering readers untold business opportunities. To subscribe click here, or to receive a free trial copy click here.Area Currently Will Be Implication Awards SA and Federal systems apply - Federal System only - certain The award system will offer a Agreements SA and Federal System - Award Federal system only - basic set of Agreements offer comprehensive Union Right of Entry SA and Federal systems apply - Federal system only...
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