The State Government today announced the commencement of its review into the State industrial relations system.
Senior Counsel Mark Ritter, a barrister with extensive experience in employment and industrial relations law, has been appointed to undertake the review.
Mr Ritter was Acting President of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission from 2005 to 2009.
Forrestfield MLA Stephen Price will assist Mr Ritter SC with the review.
The State system has not been comprehensively reviewed and updated since 2002, and the industrial relations and employment environment has changed significantly since then.
The aim of the review is to deliver a State industrial relations system that is contemporary, fair and accessible.
It will also develop a process to modernise State awards for private sector employers and employees.
The review’s final report will be completed for the Government’s consideration in about four months.
Stakeholders will be consulted and given the opportunity to make submissions. For more information, visit https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/labour-relations