Today, our Paid Agents Working Group has published its Report and Recommendations. Our President, Justice Hatcher, has issued an accompanying Statement.
In January this year, Justice Hatcher directed that a Paid Agents Working Group be established to review the procedures applicable to the participation of paid agents in Commission proceedings.
The Working Group published an options paper in March 2024 and invited submissions from stakeholders. In addition to a written submissions process, the Working Group held public consultations in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and online. All documents relevant to the Working Group have been published on our paid agents consultation webpage.
In his Statement today, Justice Hatcher accepts the recommendations made by the Working Group. Implementation of the changes will be led by the President together with Commissioner Johns, our National Practice Lead for unfair dismissal and general protections cases.
Justice Hatcher thanks everyone who participated in the consultation process, and notes his appreciation for the contribution of Commission Members and staff who formed part of, or supported the Working Group.
Read:
- President's Statement: Paid agents and the Fair Work Commission - publication of Report and Recommendations (pdf)
- Report and recommendations: Paid agents and the Fair Work Commission (pdf).
