Workchoices - Workplace Agreements

The Workplace Relations Act 1996 recognises six (6) different types of workplace agreements. These are:

 

1.      Australian workplace agreements (AWAs);

2.      Employee collective agreements;

3.      Union collective agreements;

4.      Union greenfields agreements;

5.      Employer greenfields agreements;

6.      Multiple-business agreements.

 

We have provided extensive advice to clients on Workplace Agreements ranging from the parties who are bound, the inclusion of express terms and the nature and effect of such terms, and the operation of such Agreements with other types of Agreements, Awards and applicable legislation. Should you wish to know more details about an Agreement listed above please contact our Employment and Industrial Team on (07) 3223 6400.