Opened the debate
Rishworth argued that the bill built on previous workplace reforms to improve the efficiency of the Fair Work Commission and promote cooperative workplaces. Rishworth stated that administrative measures would allow the commission to manage its workload more effectively without reducing worker protections. The Minister highlighted provisions enabling the Commonwealth to preference employers using good faith bargaining in procurement decisions. Rishworth also noted the introduction of a specific high-income threshold for road transport contractors to access unfair contract protections. Rishworth commended the bill as a continuation of the government's commitment to secure jobs and fair conditions.