Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 18
18
Acknowledged
Effective labour market enforcement is crucial for strengthened worker rights and fair standards
Conclusion
Laws are only as effective as those who enforce them. If the Government wishes to ensure workers are given strengthened employment rights, and that all firms benefit from a level playing field for labour standards, effective labour market enforcement must be prioritised. (Conclusion, Paragraph 94)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government is committed to effective labour market enforcement by balancing resources, expertise, and coordination, and will monitor the effectiveness and consider resources for the Fair Work Agency when developing its enforcement strategy and annual report.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 22 May 2025. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗