Impact of Commonwealth WorkChoices legislation

Introduction

This Inquiry was referred to the Committee by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Industrial Relations, on 28 March 2006 (30 March 2006, Minutes No. 143, Item 10. p1927).

Legislative Council Commitee Report Debate, 23 November 2006

Terms of reference
Referred to the Committee by the Hon John Della Bosca MLC, Minister for Industrial Relations on 28 March 2006. Reported to the House 30 March 2006, Minutes No. 143, Item 10, p1927 Terms of Reference 1. That the Standing Committee on Social Issues inquire into and report on the impact of Commonwealth WorkChoices legislation on the people of New South Wales, and in particular: (a) the ability of workers to genuinely bargain, focusing on groups such as women, youth and casual employees and the impact upon wages, conditions and security of employment, (b) the impact on rural communities, (c) the impact on gender equity, including pay gaps, (d) the impact on balancing work and family responsibilities, (e) the impact on injured workers, and (f) the impact on employers and especially small businesses. 2. That the committee report by Thursday 23 November 2006.

Terms of Reference 1. That the Standing Committee on Social Issues inquire into and report on the impact of Commonwealth WorkChoices legislation on the people of New South Wales, and in particular: (a) the ability of workers to genuinely bargain, focusing on groups such as women, youth and casual employees and the impact upon wages, conditions and security of employment, (b) the impact on rural communities, (c) the impact on gender equity, including pay gaps, (d) the impact on balancing work and family responsibilities, (e) the impact on injured workers, and (f) the impact on employers and especially small businesses. 2. That the committee report by Thursday 23 November 2006.

Timeline
DateMilestone
Tue 28 March 2006Referred
Fri 26 May 2006Submissions closed
Mon 19 June 2006Hearing - Jubilee Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Tue 20 June 2006Hearing - Jubilee Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Mon 17 July 2006Hearing - , Theatrette, Penrith City Library
Tue 18 July 2006Hearing - Jubilee Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Thu 27 July 2006Hearing - Function Room, Level 9,, Wollongong Council Chambers, 41 Burelli Street, Wollongong
Fri 28 July 2006Hearing - Meeting Room 814-815, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Fri 15 September 2006Hearing - Jubilee Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Thu 23 November 2006Final Report
Wed 30 May 2007Government Response to Final Report
Submissions

Submissions to this inquiry closed on 26 May 2006.

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Hearings and transcripts
DateVenue details
Mon 19 June 2006Jubilee Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, SydneyView scheduleView transcript
Tue 20 June 2006Jubilee Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, SydneyView transcript
Mon 17 July 2006, Theatrette, Penrith City LibraryView scheduleView transcript
Tue 18 July 2006Jubilee Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, SydneyView scheduleView transcript
Thu 27 July 2006Function Room, Level 9,, Wollongong Council Chambers, 41 Burelli Street, WollongongView scheduleView transcript
Fri 28 July 2006Meeting Room 814-815, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, SydneyView scheduleView transcript
Fri 15 September 2006Jubilee Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, SydneyView scheduleView transcript
Reports and government responses

Government response - Report No 39 - Standing Committee on Social Issues - Impact of Commonwealth WorkChoices legislation

Tabled date:
Wed 30 May 2007
PDF268.16 KB

Report No 39 - Standing Committee on Social Issues - Impact of Commonwealth WorkChoices legislation

Tabled date:
Thu 23 November 2006
PDF749.91 KB
Other documents
DateTypeTitle
Thu 23 November 2006Media ReleaseMedia release- Report No 39 - Standing Committee on Social Issues - Impact of Commonwealth WorkChoices legislation (pdf, 68.48 KB)
Fri 15 September 2006Tendered DocumentCommittee Document - Social Issues - Tabled Document: Ms Pat Manser, Office of Industrial Relations (pdf, 216.34 KB)
Fri 08 September 2006OtherCommittee Document - Social Issues - Response from Jordan Djundja, Lawyers, in relation to adverse comments made in evidence 28 July 2006 (pdf, 131.31 KB)
Fri 01 September 2006OtherCommittee Document - Social Issues - Response from Mr Ben Murphy, Boral Formwork and Scaffolding Pty Ltd in relation to adverse comments made in evidence (pdf, 232.52 KB)
Thu 17 August 2006Answers to Questions on Notice Committee Document - Social Issues - Answers to Questions on Notice: Rev Gordon Bradbery, Wollongong Mission (pdf, 70.50 KB)
Fri 04 August 2006OtherCommittee Document - Social Issues - Ms Jane Lee responding to the statement supplied by Gretch Partners Solicitors on behalf of Cubby House Australia (pdf, 28.54 KB)
Tue 01 August 2006Answers to Questions on Notice Committee Document - Social Issues - Answers to Questions on Notice: Mr John Ferguson and Ms Kristy Delaney, Youth Action & Policy Association (pdf, 58.99 KB)
Mon 31 July 2006Answers to Questions on Notice Committee Document - Social Issues - Answers to Questions on Notice: Mr Ben Kruse, Acting General Secretary, United Services Union (pdf, 841.96 KB)
Fri 28 July 2006Tendered DocumentCommittee Document - Social Issues - Tabled Documents: Mr Barry Tubner, Textile, Clothing & Footwear Union (pdf, 1.25 MB)
Fri 28 July 2006Tendered DocumentCommittee Document - Social Issues - Tabled Documents: Ms Rita Mallia, CFMEU (pdf, 133.10 KB)
Fri 28 July 2006Tendered DocumentCommittee Document - Social Issues - Tabled Document: Dr Chris Briggs (pdf, 113.54 KB)
Tue 25 July 2006Answers to Questions on Notice Committee Document - Social Issues - Answers to Questions on Notice: Mr David Gibson, Local Government Association of NSW & Shires Association of NSW (pdf, 44.27 KB)
Tue 18 July 2006Tendered DocumentCommittee Document - Social Issues - Tabled Document: Mr Tony Khoury, Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of NSW (pdf, 135.98 KB)
Tue 18 July 2006Tendered DocumentCommittee Document - Social Issues - Tabled Documents: Ms Lyn Fraser, United Services Union (pdf, 285.37 KB)
Tue 18 July 2006Tendered DocumentCommittee Document - Social Issues - Tabled Document: Mr David Gibson, Local Govt & Shires Association (pdf, 2.38 MB)
Mon 17 July 2006Tendered DocumentCommittee Document - Social Issues - Tabled Document: Ms Maree McDermott, SPYNS (pdf, 98.27 KB)
Tue 20 June 2006Answers to Questions on Notice Committee Document - Social Issues - Answers to Questions on Notice: Michaael Rawling, Research Assistant to Professor Ron McCallum, University of Sydney (pdf, 422.79 KB)
Mon 19 June 2006Tendered DocumentCommittee Document - Social Issues - Tabled Document: Dr Michael Lyons, University of Western Sydney (pdf, 1.20 MB)
Mon 19 June 2006OtherCommittee Document - Social Issues - Tabled Document: Ms Annie Owens, LHMU
Mon 19 June 2006Answers to Questions on Notice Committee Document - Social Issues - Answers to Questions on Notice: Office of Industrial Relations (pdf, 536.43 KB)
Mon 19 June 2006Answers to Questions on Notice Committee Document - Social Issues - Answers to Questions on Notice: Council Of Social Services NSW (NCOSS) (pdf, 47.02 KB)
Mon 19 June 2006Answers to Questions on Notice Committee Document - Social Issues - Answers to Questions on Notice: WorkCover NSW (pdf, 444.38 KB)
Mon 19 June 2006Answers to Questions on Notice Committee Document - Social Issues - Answers to Questions on Notice: Unions NSW (pdf, 1.51 MB)
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