Each financial year the Commission reviews and sets minimum wages. These are the submissions for the Annual Wage Review 2023–24.

Making submissions

Submissions to the Annual Wage Review are invited from interested parties including individuals, organisations and academics.

All submissions should be accompanied by the following information:

• Name (Username or Meta Personality).
• Organisation (If made on behalf of a group).
• Suburb/City.
• Link to Submission Text in the form of a PDF (other than the above, do not post your full submission directly as a comment).

The closing date for lodging written submissions is 11:59PM (AEST) 31 May 2024.

Submissions may be lodged by posting a comment (not a reply) on this post.

Publication and Disclosure

Under Section 289 of the Fair Work Act 2009, the Fair Work Commission is required to publish all submissions made to annual wage reviews, and in this case is doing so instantly upon submission in the form of your comment.

However, if a submission made by a person or body includes information that is claimed to be confidential or commercially sensitive, and the Commission is satisfied that the information is confidential or commercially sensitive, the Commission:

• may decide not to publish the information, and
• may instead publish:

  • a summary of the information which contains sufficient detail to allow a reasonable understanding of the substance of the information (without disclosing anything that is confidential or commercially sensitive), or

  • if the Commission considers that it is not practicable to prepare a summary that would comply with the subparagraph above – a statement that confidential or commercially sensitive information in the submission has not been published.

This publication is a part of AustraliaSim (r/AustraliaSim), a reddit based simulation of Australian politics. This has no connection with the Australian Government, nor intends to imply such a connection.

"Order!

I have received a message from the Member for Brisbane, /u/Model-Pierogi (LPA) to introduce a motion, namely the Motion to save Bonza! as Private Member's Business and seconded by the Member for Lingiari, /u/Model-Jordology (ALP). The Motion is authored by model-pierogi.

Motion Details

This motion:

1. Recognises the fact that some domestic airfares in Australia have increased by 50% over the last year.
2. Recognises the fact that Australia needs a more competitive domestic airline market.
3. Recognises the amazing work that Bonza has done in offering competitive pricing on its select routes.
4. Demands the Federal Government to bail out Bonza or in the event of insolvency, provide a credit line to the company.

Debate Required

The question being that the Motion be agreed to, debate shall now commence.

If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below with a brief detail of the area of the amendments.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEST (UTC +10) 03/05/2024. View in your timezone here"

"Order!

I have received a message from the Member for Canberra, /u/ContrabannedTheMC (CLP) to introduce a bill, namely the Gender Legislation Amendment (Non-Binary and Trans Rights) Bill 2024 as Government Business and presented on behalf of the Member for Canberra, /u/ContrabannedTheMC (CLP). The Bill is authored by Rook_Wilt1 and NGSpy.

Bill Details

Bill Text

Explanatory Memorandum

###Debate Required

The question being that the Bill now be read a second time, debate shall now commence.

If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below with a brief detail of the area of the amendments.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEST (UTC +10) 03/05/2024. View in your timezone here"

"Order!

This House now moves to Questions with Notice.

The following limits to the asking of questions apply:

• Members of the Public can ask one question;
• MPs and Senators can ask two questions;
• Each Shadow Minister can ask an additional question to each Minister they shadow (but they only get an additional 3 questions from this).

When asking a question, please remember to tag the member of the Minister in the comment like so:

Mr. Speaker, my question goes to the Prime Minister (/u/SmugDemoness),

What are people entitled to, as far as you're concerned?

List of Ministers

Questions with Notice shall conclude in 3 days, at 5PM 03/05/2024. After then, questions shall be answered for three days if they have not been answered, with the final time being 5PM 06/05/2024."

"Order!

I have received a message from the House Clerks to introduce a motion, namely the Motion to Recongise the Right to Free Speech Online.

Motion Details

That this house:

(1) Recognises that the internet has become a vital platform for communication and expression,

(2) Acknowledges that freedom of speech is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of democracy,
(3) Notes instances of censorship and restrictions on free speech online, which have raised concerns about the protection of this fundamental right,
(4) Resolves to recognize and uphold the right to free speech online as a fundamental human right,
(5) Resolves to condemn any form of censorship or restrictions on free speech online,
(6) Calls on the government to take all necessary measures to protect and uphold the right to free speech online,
(7) Encourages the development of policies and regulations that promote freedom of speech while also addressing issues such as hate speech, harassment, and misinformation,
(8) Resolves to Request a report from the relevant government department outlining the steps taken to protect and uphold the right to free speech online.

Debate Required

The question being that the Motion be agreed to, debate shall now commence.

If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below with a brief detail of the area of the amendments.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEST (UTC +10) 29/04/2024. View in your timezone here"

"Order!

This House now moves to Members' Statements.

The following limits to members' statements apply:

• Anyone can make one statement;
• Ministers and Shadow Ministers are entitled to one extra statement, related to one of their portfolios.

Members' Statements shall end at 5PM 29/04/2024."

"Order!

I have received a message from the House Clerks to introduce a motion, namely the Motion to Call on the Government to Increase Bulk Billing Availability.

Motion Details

This House:

(1) Notes that a lack of Bulk Billing availability and the Cost of Living Crisis discourages Australians from seeing a doctor.

(2) Notes that Bulk Billing is essential for lower-income Australians being able to access healthcare.

(3) Calls on the Government to work to increase access to Bulk Billing services.

Debate Required

The question being that the Motion be agreed to, debate shall now commence.

If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below with a brief detail of the area of the amendments.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEST (UTC +10) 26/04/2024. View in your timezone here"

"Order!

This House now moves to Questions with Notice.

The following limits to the asking of questions apply:

• Members of the Public can ask one question;
• MPs and Senators can ask two questions;
• Each Shadow Minister can ask an additional question to each Minister they shadow (but they only get an additional 3 questions from this).

When asking a question, please remember to tag the member of the Minister in the comment like so:

Mr. Speaker, my question goes to the Prime Minister (/u/SmugDemoness),

What are people entitled to, as far as you're concerned?

List of Ministers

Questions with Notice shall conclude in 3 days, at 5PM 26/04/2024. After then, questions shall be answered for three days if they have not been answered, with the final time being 5PM 29/04/2024."

"Order!

This House now moves to Members' Statements.

The following limits to members' statements apply:

• Anyone can make one statement;
• Ministers and Shadow Ministers are entitled to one extra statement, related to one of their portfolios.

Members' Statements shall end at 5PM 22/04/2024."

"Order!

I have received a message from the House Clerks to introduce a motion, namely the Motion Calling for a War Against Obesity.

Motion Details

I move that this house:

1. Declares war on obesity in Australia

2. Recognises that two thirds of Australian adults are either overweight or living with obesity

3. Acknowledges the horrifying trend that the number of people with obesity has more than doubled in the past decade

4. Understands that obesity has become a bigger killer than starvation

5. Obesity is costing the Australian economy 11.8 billion dollars

6. Australian’s have a duty to keep themselves fit and healthy through Healthy eating and Exercise

7. Calls on the Department of Health to wage a massive campaign of fitness through every available means

Debate Required

The question being that the Motion be agreed to, debate shall now commence.

If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below with a brief detail of the area of the amendments.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEST (UTC +10) 22/04/2024. View in your timezone here"

"Order!

I have received a message from the House Clerks to introduce a motion, namely the Motion of inquiry into Knife Crime as Private Member's Business.

Motion Details

Knife crime has been a growing concern in communities across Australia, with a significant impact on public safety and well-being.

Incidents involving knives have led to injuries, loss of life, and a sense of fear among citizens.

Recently, we've seen these fears become reality with attacks in Bondi Junction and Fairfield depriving people of a safe and long life.

Understanding the root causes and developing effective strategies to address knife crime is paramount to ensuring the safety of our communities.

This House moves to establish an inquiry into knife crime in Australia, with a focus on identifying the underlying causes, trends, and patterns of knife-related incidents.

Debate Required

The question being that the Motion be agreed to, debate shall now commence.

If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below with a brief detail of the area of the amendments.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEST (UTC +10) 19/04/2024. View in your timezone here"

"Order!

This House now moves to Questions with Notice.

The following limits to the asking of questions apply:

• Members of the Public can ask one question;
• MPs and Senators can ask two questions;
• Each Shadow Minister can ask an additional question to each Minister they shadow (but they only get an additional 3 questions from this).

When asking a question, please remember to tag the member of the Minister in the comment like so:

Mr. Speaker, my question goes to the Prime Minister (/u/SmugDemoness),

What are people entitled to, as far as you're concerned?

List of Ministers

Questions with Notice shall conclude in 3 days, at 5PM 19/04/2024. After then, questions shall be answered for three days if they have not been answered, with the final time being 5PM 22/04/2024."

"Order!

In accordance to standing order 46, I have received a written statement from the Senator for Victoria, Prime Minister /u/SmugDemoness (SDP) to introduce a matter of public importance, namely being a The Housing Crisis as Government Business.

###Debate Required

Speak broadly on the matter of public importance.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEST (UTC +10) 15/04/2024. View in your timezone here"

"Order!

This House now moves to Members' Statements.

The following limits to members' statements apply:

• Anyone can make one statement;
• Ministers and Shadow Ministers are entitled to one extra statement, related to one of their portfolios.

Members' Statements shall end at 5PM 15/04/2024."

"Order!

I have received a message from the Member for Lingiari, /u/Model-Jordology (CA) to introduce a motion, namely the Motion to recognise the attack on NT rights as Private Member's Business and seconded by the Member for Mayo, /u/Slow-Passenger-1542 (CA). The Motion is authored by Model-Jordology.

Motion Details

That this house:

• Apologise to the people of the Northern Territory for the abuse of power that overturned Euthanasia Legislation in the NT

Debate Required

The question being that the Motion be agreed to, debate shall now commence.

If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below with a brief detail of the area of the amendments.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEST (UTC +10) 12/04/2024."

^(this business should be titled QT3002, not M3002)

"Order!

This House now moves to Questions with Notice.

The following limits to the asking of questions apply:

• Members of the Public can ask one question;
• MPs and Senators can ask two questions;
• Each Shadow Minister can ask an additional question to each Minister they shadow (but they only get an additional 3 questions from this).

When asking a question, please remember to tag the member of the Minister in the comment like so:

Mr. Speaker, my question goes to the Prime Minister (/u/SmugDemoness),

What are people entitled to, as far as you're concerned?

"Order!

I have received a message from the Member for Lingiari, /u/Model-Jordology (ALP) to introduce a bill, namely the Northern Territory Regional Advisor Bill 2024 as Private Member's Business and seconded by the Member for Mayo, /u/Slow-Passenger-1542 (CA). The Bill is authored by Model-Jordology.

Bill Details

Bill Text

Explanatory Memorandum

Debate Required

The question being that the Bill now be read a second time, debate shall now commence.

If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below with a brief detail of the area of the amendments.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEST (UTC +10) 12/04/2024."

Order!

I have received a message from the Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, /u/SmugDemoness to table a legislative instrument, namely the Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctions on Israel) Regulations 2024. The instrument is made with the authority of the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 and was written by Kevin Rudd, edited by Hon. SmugDemoness.

Legislative Instrument

SLI3002 - Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctions on Israel) Regulations 2024

Related Legislation

Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011

Options of this House and the Senate

• This House and the Senate may submit a motion to disallow this instrument as per the normal submission method. It must be passed within 15 days.
• If the motion is agreed to, the instrument specified (or all if all are specified) will be disallowed and it will be automatically repealed.

"Order!

This House now moves to Members' Statements.

The following limits to members' statements apply:

• Anyone can make one statement;
• Ministers and Shadow Ministers are entitled to one extra statement, related to one of their portfolios.

Members' Statements shall end at 5PM 08/04/2024."

"Order!

I have received a message from the Member for Sydney, /u/Cookie_Monster867 (SDP) to introduce a motion, namely the Motion to Agree to the Address in Reply as Government Business and presented on behalf of the Member for Hotham, /u/Model-Trurl (SDP). The Motion is authored by SmugDemoness.

Motion Details

The Member for Sydney to move the following Address in Reply is agreed to by this House.

May it please Your Excellency.

We, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, in Parliament assembled, desire to express our loyalty to our President, and to thank your Excellency for the speech which you have been pleased to address to Parliament.

Debate Required

The question being that the Motion be agreed to, debate shall now commence.

If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below with a brief detail of the area of the amendments.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEDT (UTC +11) 08/04/2024."

Order!

I have received a message from the Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, /u/SmugDemoness to table a legislative instrument, namely the Criminal Code (Terrorist Organisation - To Liquidate the Fascist Threat in Australia) Regulations 2024. The instrument is made with the authority of the Criminal Code Act 1995 and was written by Mark Butler, lightly edited by Hon. SmugDemoness*.*

Legislative Instrument

SLI3001 - Criminal Code (Terrorist Organisation - To Liquidate the Fascist Threat in Australia) Regulations 2024

Related Legislation

Criminal Code Act 1995

Options of this House and the Senate

• This House and the Senate may submit a motion to disallow this instrument as per the normal submission method. It must be passed within 15 days.
• If the motion is agreed to, the instrument specified (or all if all are specified) will be disallowed and it will be automatically repealed.

"Order!

In accordance to standing order 46, I have received a written statement from the Senator for Victoria, /u/SmugDemoness (SDP) to introduce a matter of public importance, namely being The Global Rise of Fascism as Government Business.

###Debate Required

Speak broadly on the matter of public importance.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEDT (UTC +11) 05/04/2024."

"Order!

I have received a message from the Member for Cunningham, /u/Aussie-Parliament-RP (IND) to introduce a bill, namely the Acts Interpretation (Ape Personhood) Bill 2024 as Private Member's Business and seconded by the Member for Nicholls, /u/Jq8678 (SDP). The Bill is authored by Aussie-Parliament-RP.

Bill Details

Bill Text

Explanatory Memorandum

###Debate Required

The question being that the Bill now be read a second time, debate shall now commence.

If a member wishes to move amendments, they are to do so by responding to the pinned comment in the thread below with a brief detail of the area of the amendments.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEDT (UTC +11) 05/04/2024."

"Order!

This House now moves to Questions with Notice.

The following limits to the asking of questions apply:

• Members of the Public can ask one question;
• MPs and Senators can ask two questions;
• Each Shadow Minister can ask an additional question to each Minister they shadow (but they only get an additional 3 questions from this).

When asking a question, please remember to tag the member of the Minister in the comment like so:

Mr. Speaker, my question goes to the Prime Minister (/u/SmugDemoness),

What are people entitled to, as far as you're concerned?

List of Ministers

Questions with Notice shall conclude in 3 days, at 5PM 05/04/2024. After then, questions shall be answered for three days if they have not been answered, with the final time being 5PM 08/04/2024."

Dhawra nguna dhawra Ngunawal

My fellow Australians, this SDP Government will focus on the Cost of Living Crisis, the Housing Crisis and Climate Crisis, because we recognise the current state of things and realise that everything fundamentally needs to change for the common good and good governance of Australia and the world. We will face these challenges and introduce meaningful and impactful reforms that will foster a more prosperous and secure Australia, that will govern in the interest of the everyday Australian and not special interests that exist abroad or internally.

My Government will engage with the world to host the interests of Australia and its people and through this we will engage to enhance the status of Australia in the world and engaging to enhance the Rights and Liberties of everyone, and thusly, we will denounce Israel for its ongoing and past War Crimes and the Genocide against the Palestinian People especially in Gaza, we will engage with our allies to apply ample pressure such as Sanctions to bring relief and much needed Aid to the Palestinian people and to implement a Pernament Ceasefire and a halt to the genocide. When it comes to such a serious matter such as this, we will utilise every capability we have to make sure that Israel stops its genocidal project and will make sure to bring relief to the Palestinian people.

My Government will also introduce policies that will enhance our cyber-security and begin to tackle the Fascist Threat in Australia as a growing problem, the era of Islamic Terrorism has come to an end and what we are seeing now is the rise of the Far-Right, a White Supremacist and Fascistic movement that will engage in Terrorist acts and Organisations to achieve it’s political goals, and it is because of this that we will respond appropriately and our goal will be the Liquidation and Paralysation of the Fascist threat in order to protect Australian Democracy and Communities of Australia. Along with this, we will introduce Control and Presentative Orders and measures that will stamp out the financing and recruitment of people into the movement, while at the same time we will seize and freeze their asset, and finally, we will look into further legislation that will curtail the fascist movement, such as looking into a more proactive Security Regime that can better respond to new and growing fascist organisations while also looking into how to curtail the growth of the fascist ideology itself.

My Government will invest into our defence industry in order to bring in jobs but to also invest in the future of Australia’s Military security and defence capabilities in order to bring about a more independent Defence Policy that puts Australia’s interests first. We will couple this with an Independent Foreign Policy that uses rational and deliberate knowledge in order to enhance Australia’s standing in the world that places Australians and the interests of Australia first while approaching it with a Humanitarian lens.

My Government will continue to upgrade the NBN and to invest in internet infrastructure that will provide fast and reliable internet to every Australian since the internet has become increasingly more needed in vital job sectors such as health and provides much needed e-commerce for small businesses. With this in mind, we will seek to enhance this experience while also introducing legislation that will enhance online privacy and data protection, while also looking into reforming copyright and intellectual property laws in order to strengthen both our academic field but also our artists while being Consumer and User Oriented in our policies.

My Government will continue with the Policy of Indigenisation, to strengthen the Autonomous Indigenous Councils and to implement the Language Teaching Program that will foster the revitalisation of Indigenous Languages in order to reverse the marks of colonialism. Along with Programmes to reverse Australian Chauvinism and Nationalism in order to foster Multiculturalism and to pursue a Treaty with First Nation Australians. We must have the sins of the past and make genuine amends with First Nations in order to bring about genuine change to Australia, to bridge the gap and to treat Indigenous Australians as Equals.

My Government will tackle workplace harassment and misogyny in order for people of all genders to work safely at a worksite that allows for all identities and doesn’t allow for toxicity. Along with this, we will strengthen LGBT and Women’s Protections not just at the worksite but also for those in Institutions such as schools, because discrimination in all forms is not acceptable and we mustn't tolerate it.

My Government will continue to invest in Green and Renewable Energy Infrastructure and Generation, for this government we will focus on Transmission and Storage in order to upgrade Australia’s distribution infrastructure to be ready and continue the transition, this coupled with strong and impactful investments into Generation will make Australia less reliant on Coal, Oil and Gas and as time goes on, we will no longer need it for energy generation.

My Government will begin to tackle the many issues currently seen in the Agricultural Sector, we will increase to Farm Debt Reduction Scheme to 10% and develop a new scheme that will seek to reorganise our Agricultural system, with the goal of making it more efficient and productive in its output while placing Worker’s at the forefront of this reform. We will work this reform in tandem with the Computerisation and further Mechanisation of Agriculture in order to reduce the workload of Workers along with having information and data collected on the work site in order to allow for a better future, both short term and long term planning. Which will allow for more stable growth in the sector while keeping it competitive in the world market.

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"Order!

In accordance to Standing Order 107, I have received a message from the Clerks regarding the introduction of a motion, namely the Asbestos Contamination in Public Areas as a Matter of Public Importance.

###Debate Required

Speak broadly on the matter of public importance.

Debate shall end at 5PM AEDT (UTC +11) 08/03/2024."

"Order!

This House now moves to Questions with Notice.

The following limits to the asking of questions apply:

• Members of the Public can ask one question;
• MPs and Senators can ask two questions;
• Each Shadow Minister can ask an additional question to each Minister they shadow (but they only get an additional 3 questions from this).

When asking a question, please remember to tag the member of the Minister in the comment like so:

Mr. Speaker, my question goes to the Prime Minister (/u/Youmaton),

Will you attempt to pass the Sovereign States and Territories Bill this term?

List of Ministers

Questions with Notice shall conclude in 2 days, at 5PM 07/03/2024. After then, questions shall be answered for one day if they have not been answered, with the final time being 5PM 08/03/2024."

"Order!

This House now moves to Members' Statements.

The following limits to members' statements apply:

• Anyone can make one statement;
• Ministers and Shadow Ministers are entitled to one extra statement, related to one of their portfolios.

Members' Statements shall end at 5PM 04/03/2024."