Australian Workplace Agreements

The purpose of this webliography is to compare and contrast the role of the ACTU and The Office of the Employment Advocate(OEA). It is also designed to introduce you to the Fair Pay Commission the latest Government microeconomic reform of  the labour market.

•  TASK 1:Visit the OEA site, and find the page that explains Australian Workplace Agreements, then answer the following questions.

            1.What is an Australian Workplace Agreement?

            2.What are the 10 steps in making an AWA?

            3. What happens if I don't sign an AWA?

            4.What can I do if my employer does not abide by the terms of  the AWA?

• TASK 2: Visit the OEA site that displays about the AWA's and answer the following questions.

            1.What sectors are mainly taking out Australian Workplace Agreements?

            2. Are more men or women taking out AWA's?

            3.  Do AWA's occur more in part-time or full-time employment?

            4. Are AWA's occurring more in the public sector or private sector?

• TASK 3: Review a Case Study at the OEA site and list the major gains and benefits of Australian Workplace Agreements.
• TASK 4: Visit the OEA news release site and provide a summary of the two other cases listed.

• TASK 5: Visit the ACTU worksite and answer the following questions:

            1.What is a contract of employment?

            2 Why can contracts be a trap for young players?

            3.Why do unions oppose the Government's Industrial relations reforms?

            4 What action plan does the ACTU suggest you make if you are planning to take out an AWA?

• TASK 6 : Visit the Fair Pay Commission website

1. Write 3 important facts about the Commission's first decision
2. What is the role of the Fair Pay Commission?

These tasks have helped you understand Australian Workplace Agreements. This reform of the Industrial Relations System is part of the Government's microeconomic policy. Your final task involves familiarizing yourself with the term- Microeconomic Policy