Senate debates Fair Work (State Referral and Consequential and Other Amendments) Bill 2009; Fair Work (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009

In Committee


Mark Arbib

Mark Arbib NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery

12:22 pm

Senator, I think I answered that question directly when I talked about the effect this will have on workers in relation to freedom of association with regard to (b). But can I just add that 137B(1)(e) requires Fair Work Australia to consider the consequences of not making the order for any employer, employees or organisation. It is reasonable to look at the consequences on an employer. Not all employees are members of a union. We look at the wishes of members and consequences to other employees and, of course, the employer.

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