Senate debates

Thursday, 1 December 2022

Bills

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

1:24 pm

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

or CASH (—) (): But not exclusive, which takes me to the next line of questioning, and this is what has been raised by many in industry. Given the answers to all the questions and in particular that there are changes that are happening to this particular stream, we can't give any further guidance other than what's already in the act in terms of the common interests. Ultimately, decisions are being left to the discretion of the Fair Work Commission. There is a focus on funded sectors, and we agree that's consistent with references in the revised explanatory memorandum and the government's own public statements about this stream being targeted at care sectors. We have established, though, that it's a focus and it's not exclusive. So, can you confirm that the supported bargaining stream is not directed at industries such as hospitality and retail?

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