Comparing the Rudd-Gillard Governments' Fair Work Act 2009 with the Abbott Government's Fair Work Amendment Bill 2014

This is not a comprehensive comparison of the Fair Work Act 2009 and changes to this act found in the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2014.

Rather it is a brief comparison of certain differences (including the fact that overtime rates, penalty rates, allowances and leave loading are now potentially part of any flexibility arrangement between employer and employee), which hopefully may encourage concerned citizens and employees to look closely at the Abbott Government’s amendments which are currently before the Australian Parliament.

* Untaken annual leave at time of employment termination

Rudd & Gillard Governments

Abbott Government

* Individual flexibility arrangements

Rudd & Gillard Governments

144 Flexibility terms

Abbott Government

Rudd & Gillard Governments

Abbott Government

* Mandatory terms of enterprise agreements

Rudd & Gillard Governments

Abbott Government

Rudd & Gillard Governments

Abbott Government

* Right of entry

Rudd & Gillard Governments

Abbott Government

* Unfair dismissal

Rudd & Gillard Governments

Abbott Government