This research paper provides an historical perspective on the consideration of equal remuneration principles as it relates to minimum wage setting. The paper consists of four sections: an overview of the relevant legislative provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) which consider ‘the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal or comparable value’...

The paper focuses on the background to, and provisions of the Workplace Relations Act 1996 relating to industrial action.

This paper outlines the ILO’s concerns and examines future prospects, including by assessing relevant Australian Labor Party (ALP) and Australian Greens’ policy commitments.