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As well as the system of industrial relations courts and the impact of the Australian Workplace Relations Act there exists other federal legislation: · Racial Discrimination Act · Sex Discrimination Act · Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Workplace Act · Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act · Equal Employment Act There also exists in state legislation: · Industrial Relations Act · occupational health & safety legislation and · access to common law for breaches of wages contracts
 * • legal influences — overview of major employment legislation: ** In recent years perhaps one of the greatest influences has been the changing industrial relations environment. The proposed abolition of the state and federal courts along with other changes that may come when the government gets control of the Senate signal a dramatically changing legal environment.

Complete a summary of recent legislation associated with Fairwork Act 2009

Add case study examples for Qantas and JB Hi Fi Qantas is governed by both State and Federal government laws which cover the employment relations function such as wage negotiations, resolving disputes, ( Fair Work Act 2009) and providing a safe and tolerant workplace.(OH &S and anti-discrimination legislation prevents Qantas from discriminating on grounds of race, sex, disability, religion,sexual preference). The Superannuation Guarantee Act requires Qantas to contribute 9% to employees super funds and Workers Compensation legislation mandates that Qantas takes out insurance to cover employees if they are injured at work.