Outline the differences between the Work choices reforms of 2006 and the proposed changes introduced by the Rudd Labor Government ( in the 2008 election) to take effect after January 2010.
You are required to prepare a report for the General Manager of Rio Binto Mines, a large Australian mining company.
You may prepare a report outlining the advantages and disadvantages of:
• The Work Choices System and
• The proposed Changes being introduced by the Rudd Labor Government as it would relate to the mining industry and how it may relate to employees involved in:
1. Direct mining activities at the mine sites
2. Administrative duties in an office in Perth
3. Catering, transport, stores and miscellaneous activities.