Fair work legislation 2009

The Australian federal Fair Work Act commenced in 2009, replacing the previous government's WorkChoices legislation. This reference work contains copies of key workplace relations law and legislation, current to 24th July 2009, with editorial notes, summaries, and cross references, as well as an overview outlining the transitional arrangements of the 'Forward with Fairness' strategy. Key documents include: Fair Work Act 2009, Fair Work regulations 2009, Fair Work (Transitional Provision and Consequential Amendments) Act 2009, Workplace Relations Act 1998. Various building and construction industry legislation, Trades Practices Act amendments, and Federal Magistrates Courts procedural revisions are also included.