Andrew Murray (WA, Australian Democrats) Share this | Hansard source

I seek leave to table the answer to the question on notice provided by the minister regarding the minimum wage.

Leave granted.

I move Australian Democrats amendment (10) on sheet 5457:

(10)  Schedule 3, page 113 (after line 20), after item 40, insert:

40B  Subsection 337(4)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

        (4)    The information statement mentioned in subsection (2) and paragraph (3)(a) must contain:

             (a)    information about the time at which and the manner in which the approval will be sought under section 340; and

             (b)    if the agreement is an ITEA—information about the effect of section 334 (which deals with bargaining agents); and

             (c)    if the agreement is an employee collective agreement—information about the effect of section 335 (which deals with bargaining agents); and

             (d)    must be appropriate, having regard to the person’s particular circumstances and needs, especially if the employee(s) whose employment will be covered by the agreement are women, persons from a non-English speaking background or young persons; and

             (e)    any other information that the Employment Advocate requires by notice published in the Gazette.

With respect to item (10), this refers to the information statement and seeks to ensure that information is provided in a manner which is better than the existing proposals. I believe it will improve genuine consent for vulnerable workers, unless the chamber needs more elucidation. I move the amendment on its merits.

Question negatived.