Question On Notice No. 834 asked in the Legislative Council on 11 August 2022 by Hon Nick Goiran
Question Directed to the: Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Industrial Relations
Parliament: 41 Session: 1
Question
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?
Answered on 20 September 2022
(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