Australia's Wage Determination System (HSC SSCE Economics): Quizzes
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What percentage of the Australian workforce is covered by the Fair Work Act 2009?
What percentage of the Australian workforce is covered by the Fair Work Act 2009?
70%
What percentage of the workforce is covered by awards only?
What percentage of the workforce is covered by awards only?
23.0%
What is the maximum number of ordinary hours full-time employees can be required to work per week?
What is the maximum number of ordinary hours full-time employees can be required to work per week?
38 hours
After how long must casual employees be offered conversion to permanent employment?
After how long must casual employees be offered conversion to permanent employment?
12 months
How many days of paid domestic violence leave were added to the NES in 2023?
How many days of paid domestic violence leave were added to the NES in 2023?
10 days
What percentage increase was applied to the national minimum wage in 2023?
What percentage increase was applied to the national minimum wage in 2023?
8.6%
How many modern awards exist after the Fair Work Act streamlined the system?
How many modern awards exist after the Fair Work Act streamlined the system?
123
What test must enterprise agreements pass to ensure workers benefit?
What test must enterprise agreements pass to ensure workers benefit?
Better off overall test
What is the high-income earner threshold above which modern awards do not apply in 2023-24?
What is the high-income earner threshold above which modern awards do not apply in 2023-24?
167,500 USD
How many Australians were estimated to have gig economy jobs in 2020?
How many Australians were estimated to have gig economy jobs in 2020?
Over 1 million