Fair Work Australia, the Fair Work Ombudsman and Fair Work Building and Construction have formalised their commitment to national productivity with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the issue.

 

The MoU is a response to recommendations from the recent review of the national Fair Work legislation.

 

According to the fair Work Ombudsman, the memorandum will draw on the strengths of each agency to deliver the best regulatory services possible to the community as well as minimalising overlap between the institutions.

 

Fair Work Australia will principally focus on providing assistance and advice via its Major Projects Panel in relation to large infrastructure projects and by engaging with large employers, registered organisations and peak bodies. Activities will include encouraging better workplace relations and facilitating discussions at the workplace and industry level on major issues affecting productivity and competitiveness.

 

The Fair Work Ombudsman will continue its focus on providing education, assistance and advice in relation to rights and obligations under the national workplace relations system, with particular expertise in relation to small and medium enterprises.

 

Fair Work Building & Construction will similarly focus on providing education, advice and assistance and engaging with employers, employees and contractors in the building and construction industry.

 

The full memorandum can be found here