Senate debates

Thursday, 1 December 2022

Bills

Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022; In Committee

12:49 pm

Photo of Michaelia CashMichaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

It doesn't really answer the specific question, though. Sections 54 and 55 of the BCIIP Act—the ABCC will take action to seek an injunction and bring prosecutions seeking penalties on behalf of an affected contractor. The ABCC could also be required to ensure competition laws are upheld and would refer any related issues to the ACCC for investigation. The code required that employers maintain compliance with competition laws at all times, and non-observance is sanctionable. That was under the BCIIP Act. The act is being abolished. What is now the difference between what was under the BCIIP Act in terms of what I read out and what is now the power of the Fair Work Ombudsman?

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