Commonwealth Numbered Acts Commonwealth Numbered Acts
1 Definitions
In this Part:
commencement time means the time when Part 2 of Schedule 1 to this Act commences.
new law means the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Act 2023 as in force from time to time after the commencement time.
old law means the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Act 2023 as in force immediately before the commencement time.
review means a review under section 19 of the old law.
2 Transitional--complaints under review before commencement
(1) This item applies if, before the commencement time:
(a) a complaint is made to the PWSS; and
(b) the PWSS has commenced a review of the complaint.
(2) The PWSS must finish the review.
(3) The old law continues to apply in relation to the review and in relation to the complaint for the purposes of the review.
3 Transitional--complaints not dealt with before commencement
(1) This item applies if:
(a) a complaint is made to the PWSS before the commencement time; and
(b) at the commencement time, the PWSS has not commenced a review of the complaint; and
(c) the CEO is satisfied that it would not be appropriate for the complaint to be dealt with through a service provided under section 16 of the new law.
(2) The CEO must refer the conduct issue arising from the complaint to the IPSC if:
(a) the complainant consents to the referral; or
(b) the CEO is reasonably satisfied that making the referral is necessary to comply with a duty or obligation under a work health and safety law.
(3) A referral under subitem (2) must:
(a) be made in writing; and
(b) include the following information:
(i) details of the conduct issue;
(ii) any evidence relevant to the conduct issue.
(4) The new law applies in relation to a referral under subitem (2) as if it were a conduct issue referral under section 24CB of the new law.
[ Minister's second reading speech made in--
House of Representatives on 21 August 2024
Senate on 12 September 2024 ]
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