VIC Homework Question - Effectiveness of Fair Work Commission Regarding Employment?

[Gracia]

Hi everyone,

Can anyone please explain to me what is the effectiveness of the Fair Work Commission in relation to the modern awards in the Australian system of employment relations?

 

[Rod]

Why do you want to know?

 

[Gracia]

Why do you want to know?

Hi Rod,

Most of the articles that I read describe the system on the negative side especially with the penalty rates decision. So I want to know the Commission’s effectiveness. This is for a school requirement.

 

[Tim W]

It's highly effective.
I suggest having a look at their website, and a read of their annual report.

 

[Gracia]

It's highly effective.
I suggest having a look at their website, and a read of their annual report.

Thank you, Tim. I need to have a strong basis for its effectiveness as some view it as “broken” and pro-employer.

 

[Tim W]

Start by asking... who?

 

[Rod]

I don't see it as pro-employer at all. I hear complaints going the other way.

You provide a starting point and comments/analysis and we'll provide feedback.

 

[Martis]

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[Martis]

Ooooh law & employment vibes 😅💼⚖️
Quick gist: the Fair Work Commission is basically Australia’s big referee for workplace disputes, minimum wages, and employment standards. Effectiveness? Kinda mixed — they do enforce rules and mediate fairly, but delays, bureaucracy, and complexity sometimes make it feel like wading through legal molasses 😂🌀

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