Queensland Consolidated Acts

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT 2016 - SECT 245

245 Purpose of chapter

The purpose of this chapter is—

(a) to require the commission, in making modern awards, to ensure—

(i) the value of work is identified appropriately; and

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

(b) 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

(c) 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

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