Industrial Relations Act 2016

The purpose of this chapter is—

to require the commission, in making modern awards, to ensure—

the value of work is identified appropriately; and

equal remuneration for work of equal or comparable value is provided for; and

to ensure the commission, in certifying or making bargaining instruments, is informed about the steps taken by the parties to provide for equal remuneration for work of equal or comparable value; and

to enable the commission, in performing functions in relation to bargaining instruments and other instruments affecting wages, to obtain information from the parties about equal remuneration for work of equal or comparable value; and

to enable the commission to make orders, on application, to ensure employees receive equal remuneration for work of equal or comparable value.