Previous legislation changes
Published 23 February 2024
Find out about changes to the Fair Work Act and related laws from more than 5 years ago.
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Legislation changes from more than 5 years ago
Australia’s workplace relation systems is regularly updated through changes to legislation.
The Fair Work Act and related laws have been updated since the Fair Work Act was first introduced in 2009.
Learn more about some of these major changes:
- Protecting vulnerable workers reform (from September 2017)
- Corrupting benefits (from September 2017)
- Norfolk Island Reform (from July 2016)
- Road Safety Remuneration System (between 2012 and 2016)
For a broader history, including workplace relations systems prior to the Fair Work Act, visit our Australia’s industrial relations timeline.
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