Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00183:clause:1a_7i
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00183
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1A cl 7I
Character Range: 1165059–1166330

7I  AFPC's wage‑setting function

The AFPC's wage‑setting function

 (1) The AFPC's wage‑setting function is to:
 (a) conduct wage reviews; and
 (b) exercise its wage‑setting powers as necessary depending on the outcomes of wage reviews.

Note: The main wage‑setting powers of the AFPC cover the following matters (within the meaning of Division 2 of Part VA):

(a) adjusting the standard FMW (short for Federal Minimum Wage);

(b) determining or adjusting special FMWs for junior employees, employees with disabilities or employees to whom training arrangements apply;

(c) determining or adjusting basic periodic rates of pay and basic piece rates of pay payable to employees or employees of particular classifications;

(d) determining or adjusting casual loadings.

 (2) During the period (the interim period) from the commencement of this Part to the commencement of Division 2 of Part VA, the AFPC has the function of gathering information (including by undertaking or commissioning research, or consulting with any person or body) for the purpose of assisting it to perform its wage‑setting function after that Division has commenced. When performing its wage‑setting function, the AFPC may have regard to any information so gathered during the interim period.