IMPORTANT CHANGES

From 1 January 2010 NSW referred its industrial relations powers to the Commonwealth. All employees in NSW, except those in the local government and the state public sector, are covered by the Fair Work Act, the National Employment Standards and, following a 12 month transition period for non-constitutional corporations, the Modern Awards.

During the transition period, the state awards that currently apply to non-constitutional corporation employees will be known as Division 2B State Awards.