Foundations of Australian Labor Relations Recap

Please write your Chinese and English names in the box below.

1. What is the primary legislation governing employment relations in Australia?

• a) Fair Work Act 2009

• b) Employment Relations Act 2010

• c) Labor Relations Code 2012

• d) Workplace Equality Act 2015

2. Which organization is responsible for setting and maintaining work rules in Australia?

• a) Fair Work Commission (FWC)

• b) Labor Standards Authority

• c) Employment Relations Board

• d) Workplace Arbitration Committee

3. What is the main purpose of the National Employment Standards (NES) in Australia?

• a) To establish maximum working hours

• b) To provide a safety net of minimum employment conditions

• c) To regulate industrial action

• d) To determine minimum wage rates

4. Which labor market flexibility characteristic allows workers to change jobs and work arrangements more freely?

• a) Wage flexibility

• b) Contractual flexibility

• c) Functional flexibility

• d) Numerical flexibility

5. What term is used to describe the ongoing challenges and disparities related to gender equality in the Australian workplace?

• a) Gender Gap Dilemma

• b) Feminist Paradox

• c) Incomplete Female Revolution

• d) Equality Quandary

6. Which body plays a crucial role in mediating disputes and setting minimum wage rates in Australia?

• a) Australian Labor Commission

• b) Fair Work Ombudsman

• c) Workplace Relations Tribunal

• d) Fair Work Commission (FWC)

7. The rise of which sector has significantly reshaped the Australian labor market in recent years?

• a) Manufacturing

• b) Agriculture

• c) Service

• d) Mining

8. In Australia, what is the main tool for protecting workers from unfair dismissal?

• a) Labor Union Agreements

• b) Collective Bargaining Agreements

• c) Individual Flexibility Arrangements

• d) Unfair Dismissal Laws

9. What is the term used for industrial action, such as strikes and work stoppages, in Australia?

• a) Labor Standoff

• b) Workplace Rebellion

• c) Industrial Disruption

• d) Worksite Revolt