STATEMENT

Fair Work Act 2009
s.156–4 yearly review of modern awards

Family Friendly Work Arrangements
(AM2015/2)

4 yearly review of modern awards – family friendly working arrangements – background papers

[1] In conjunction with this Statement the Commission is publishing three background papers as part of the Family Friendly work arrangements proceedings:

•  Background Paper 1: identifies the uncontested and contested issues in the proceedings and seeks to summarise the parties’ submissions;

•  Background Paper 2: outlines the statutory provisions in respect of flexible working arrangements in OECD countries; and

•  Background Paper 3: outlines the UK system concerning flexible working arrangements.

[2] Interested parties may make written submissions in respect of the background papers. Such submissions are to be filed by no later than 4pm on Friday 2 February 2018. Any submissions in reply are to be filed by no later than 4pm on Friday 9 February 2018. All submissions are to be sent to amod@fwc.gov.au.

[3] Submissions in respect of Background Paper 1 should address the following issues:

(i) the draft summary of the Commission’s approach to the review (see Attachment C to Background Paper 1);

(ii) the accuracy of the summaries of the parties’ submissions on jurisdiction and merit (see sections 2.2 and 2.3);

(iii) the list of witnesses (see Attachment D) and the references to the parties’ submissions on the evidence (see paragraph [70]); and

(iv) any other corrections or additions to the Background Document.

PRESIDENT

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