Substantial changes to Australian industrial relations laws came into effect on 1st January 2010. This module has been updated to include all changes.
Go to the Pastoral Award 2010 for information on changes to pay rates effective from 1 July 2010.
Note that included in these changes, the Pastoral Award 2010 specifies that there is a minimum of engagement of 3 hours for casual and part-time employees. Go to Pastoral Award 2010 for more information. |
Industry insight
After 20 years in the dairy industry it is clear to me that successful employers have respect, empathy, communication, clarity, facilities and remuneration.
Whilst remuneration is important, employers who achieve the highest staff retention rates and productivity are not necessarily the highest paying employers.
The legal requirements of remuneration are important but making the terms of engagement specific, transparent and above all fair is more significant. The key seems to be in evaluating the position from both sides. Successful arrangements are those where the expectations of the employer and employee are met.
John Mulvany
Dairy farm consultant
Gippsland
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