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Summary: The Fair Work Commission has published a plain language fact sheet on some recent changes to the general protections under the Fair Work Act 2009.
General protections changes: workplace delegates’ rights
There are new protections for workplace delegates when they are carrying out that role.
A workplace delegate is a person appointed or elected by a union to be a delegate or representative for union members working in a particular enterprise. They have the right to represent the industrial interests of members and potential members.
These laws cover most employees and businesses in Australia.
Find out more
Visit Fair Work Commission's website to learn more about the general protections including who the general protections laws cover.
Find out about other upcoming changes on the Closing Loopholes Acts – what’s changing webpage.