Commonwealth Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 22

The AFPC's wage‑setting function

             (1)  The AFPC's wage‑setting function is to:

                     (a)  conduct wage reviews; and

                     (b)  exercise its wage‑setting powers as necessary depending on the outcomes of wage reviews.

Note:          The main wage‑setting powers of the AFPC cover the following matters (within the meaning of Division 2 of Part 7):

(a)           adjusting the standard FMW (short for Federal Minimum Wage);

(b)           adjusting special FMWs for employees with a disability;

(c)           adjusting basic periodic rates of pay and basic piece rates of pay payable to employees or employees of particular classifications.

             (2)  During the period (the interim period ) from the commencement of this Part to the commencement of Division 2 of Part 7, the AFPC has the function of gathering information (including by undertaking or commissioning research, or consulting with any person or body) for the purpose of assisting it to perform its wage‑setting function after that Division has commenced. When performing its wage‑setting function, the AFPC may have regard to any information so gathered during the interim period.