❓ Hon. Nick Goiran questions the rationale, consultation process, and resolution of concerns regarding amendments to the Industrial Relations Commission Regulations. The Minister's response outlines the legislative basis and consultation undertaken, stating no concerns were raised.
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I refer to the Industrial Relations Commission Amendment
Regulations (No. 3) 2022 , and I ask: (a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) did
any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) have
the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if
no to (e), why not?
Regulations (No. 3) 2022 , and I ask: (a) what
was the catalyst for bringing about these amendments to the regulations; (b) who
was consulted prior to these amendment regulations being finalised; (c) did
any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if
yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) have
the finalised amendment regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if
no to (e), why not?
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Answered
20 September 2022
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Industrial Relations
Response time
8 days
(a) The Regulations were drafted to support the introduction of the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (WA).
(b) As required by s 113(1) of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA), the Chief Commissioner consulted with his colleagues (Members of the Commission) of his intentions together with advising the Hon. Minister for Industrial Relations, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia and Unions WA.
(c) No
(d)-(f) Not applicable
(b) As required by s 113(1) of the Industrial Relations Act 1979 (WA), the Chief Commissioner consulted with his colleagues (Members of the Commission) of his intentions together with advising the Hon. Minister for Industrial Relations, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia and Unions WA.
(c) No
(d)-(f) Not applicable
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