Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

No. The Fair Work Bill provides for the request. The request provides for what I have set out, which is that the creation of modern awards is not intended to—and the relevant provision is (c)—disadvantage employees. I am sure that you are familiar with how legislation works, but to be simple you could compare it to a situation akin to a regulation made under an act. I am sure you are familiar with those terms.