The FWC’s 4-yearly review of Modern Awards has been lengthy and comprehensive requiring awards to be split into various groups (tranches).  Generally, most of the Tranche 1, 2 and 3 awards came into operation on various dates between 4 February and 26 December 2020.  A complete list of operative dates for Modern Awards already finalised can be accessed here.

As the FWC’s review process draws closer to completion, the following tranche 3 Modern Awards that were further categorised have been finalised and come into operation of the following dates:

Tranche 3 (Category 3) – Operative – 1 February 2021

• Textile, Clothing, Footwear and Associated Industries Award

Tranche 3 – (Category 4) – Operative – 1 March 2021

• Building and Construction General On-site Award
• Joinery and Building Trades Award
• Mobile Crane Hiring Award
• Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award

There are however, a number of industry specific awards, yet to be finalised as follows:

• aged care
• black coal mining
• hair and beauty
• children services
• community services
• fast food and
• nursing industry

The FWC’s 4-yearly review process has meant many Modern Awards have been extensively varied, Aitken Legal strongly recommends that employers take time to review and monitor the award/s relevant to their business to ensure compliance.

If you require assistance with determining award coverage and/or with ensuring compliance with an award, please contact one of our specialist employment lawyers.